Precious metals decline on bearish global advice

Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 13:32 [IST]

Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Prices of silver and gold declined on bearish global advice in the opening session today, according to traders at the bullion market.

Following were today's opening rates : Silver (per kg) .999 fineness grade : Rs 17,820, Gold (per 10 gm): Gold 99.5 purity standard mint: : Rs 9,895, Gold 99.9 purity variety : Rs 9,940.

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