Precious metals fall sharply

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:37 [IST]

Mumbai, Feb 21 (UNI) Both the Precious metals fell sharply today on lack of fresh demand in the closing session, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association said.

Following are the closing rates of Silver and Gold: Silver (per kg) 999 fineness grade : Rs 20,105 (20,440), Gold (per 10 gm): Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 9,450 (9,590), Gold 99.9 purity pure gold : Rs 9,500 (9,635).

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