Precious metals decline sharply

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 10:56 [IST]

Mumbai, Mar 3 (UNI) Spot Silver and Gold declined sharply today in the opening session, traders at the Bombay Bullion association said.

Following are the opening rates of Spot Silver and Gold: Silver (per kg).999 fineness grade: Rs 19,080, Gold (per 10 gm): Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 9,280 Gold 99.9 purity pure Gold : Rs 9,330 UNI

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