Precious metals decline in closing session

{image-goldbars60 60_08032008.jpg news.oneindia.in}Mumbai, Mar 8: Both the precious metals eased today as silver declined by Rs 10 per kg while gold by Rs 75 per ten gm on lack of fresh demand in the closing session, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association (BBA) said. Following are the closing rates of spot silver and gold: Silver (per kg) 999 fines grade : Rs 24,780 (24,790) Gold (per 10 gm) Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 12,780 (12,855) Gold 99.9 purity pure gold : Rs 12,835 (12,915).

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