Silver, gold down on weaker advice from Intl mkts

Mumbai, Aug 13: Both the precious metals today drifted lower on lack of fresh ornament makers demand in view of subdued advice from global markets, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association said.

Following are the closing rates of spot silver and gold: Silver (per kg) 999 fineness grade : Rs 17,820 (17,845), Gold (per 10 gm) Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 8,845 (8,870) Gold 99.9 purity pure Gold : Rs 8,895 (8,920).

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