In New Delhi, gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity climbed by Rs300 each to Rs32,150 and Rs32,000 per 10 gram, respectively. Photo: MintNew Delhi: Gold prices soared by Rs300 to trade at Rs32,150 per 10 gram at the bullion market on Thursday on positive global cues amid continued buying by local jewellers. Silver prices also reclaimed the Rs40,000-level per kg by gaining Rs240, backed by an increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said, apart from a firm trend overseas, brisk buying by local jewellers to meet retailer demand in the domestic spot market pushed up gold prices. In line with gold, silver ready rose further by Rs240 to Rs40,000 per kg and weekly-based delivery rose by Rs225 to Rs39,000 per kg.

Source: Mint April 12, 2018 08:03 UTC