Silver, gold down on weaker global advice

Mumbai, Aug 27: Values of spot silver and gold today closed softer as the precious metals eased modestly by Rs 10 each at the closing session from their last close on discouraging advice from global markets, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association said.

Trading in bullion market will remained officially closed tomorrow for Raksha-Bandhan.

Following are the closing rates of spot silver and gold: Silver (per kg) 999 fineness grade : Rs 17,075 (17,085), Gold (per 10 gm) Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 8,900 (8,910) Gold 99.9 purity pure gold : Rs 8,950 (8,960).

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