Silver, gold declines

Mumbai, Aug 30 (UNI) Value of precious metals slightly declined today with silver easing by Rs 25 per kg to open at Rs 21,270, while gold by Rs 15 per ten gm to open at Rs 11,935, from their last finish, on sustained heavy selling pressure from jewellery makers, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association said.

Following were the opening domestic spot rates: Silver (per kg) 999 fineness grade: Rs 21,270 Gold (per 10 gm): 99.5 purity standard mint: Rs 11,935 99.9 purity pure gold: Rs 12,000 UNI NV RN VKG1300