Globally, gold prices rose 0.46% to $ 1,290.30 an ounce and silver by 0.59% to $17.08 in New York on Thursday. Globally, gold rose 0.46% to $ 1,290.30 an ounce and silver by 0.59% to $17.08 in New York on Thursday. In the national capital, gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity climbed Rs150 each to Rs29,850 and Rs 29,700 per 10 grams, respectively. Tracking gold, silver ready rose further by Rs 200 to Rs 40,200 per kg and weekly-based delivery by Rs 25 to Rs 39,045. Silver coins, however, continued to trade at previous level of Rs 73,000 for buying and Rs 74,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

Source: Mint August 24, 2017 10:52 UTC