Silver opens low, gold gains

Mumbai, Feb 23 (UNI) Silver today opened lower on thin demand while gold ruled better mainly on the back of firm advice from global markets, traders at the bullion market here said.

Following were the rates: Silver (per kg).999 fineness grade : Rs 13,465, Gold (per 10 gm): Gold 99.5 purity standard mint: : Rs 8,020, Gold 99.9 purity variety : Rs 8,060 UNI AR RSY AW1247