Pure gold crosses Rs 13,000 mark

Mumbai, Mar 13: Pure gold today zoomed to an all time high of Rs 13,025 per ten gm and Silver surged to a new peak of Rs 24,980 per kg on renewed demand from stockists on strong global cues, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association (BBA) said.

The yellow metal jumped by Rs 240 and Silver rose by Rs 480 per kg, traders added. Following are the closing rates of spot silver and gold: Silver (per kg) 999 fines grade : Rs 24,980 (24,500) Gold (per 10 gm) Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 12,965 (12,725) Gold 99.9 purity pure gold : Rs 13,025 (12,785).

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