Silver, gold north bound on firm global advice

Mumbai, Aug 23: Silver and gold today closed firm and hiked by Rs 140 per kg and Rs 80 per ten gm respectively on fresh seasonal buying support from local dealers and enouraging advice from global and upcountry 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 16,955 (16,815), Gold (per 10 gm) Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 8,845 (8,765) Gold 99.9 purity pure Gold : Rs 8,895 (8,815).

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