In the New York Comex trade, gold for August delivery

climbed to USD 1,268.40 an ounce compared to last Friday's close of USD 1,253.40 and silver for September contract rose to end at USD 16.695 an ounce from USD 16.45.

On the domestic front, standard gold (99.5 purity) resumed higher at Rs 28,495 per 10 grams from last Friday's closing level of Rs 28,345, it moved in a range of Rs 28,555 and Rs 28,315 before settling at Rs 28,440, revealing a rise of Rs 95, or 0.33 per cent.

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also commenced higher at Rs 28,645 per 10 grams compared to preceding weekend level of Rs 28,495, it hovered in range of Rs 28,705 and Rs 28,465 before closing at Rs 28,590, showing a gain of Rs 95, or 0.33 per cent.

Silver ready (.999 fineness) opened higher at Rs 38,010 per kilogram from last Friday's closing level of Rs 37,805, later moved in a range of Rs 38,370 and Rs 37,740 before finishing at Rs 37,975, registering a rise of Rs 170 per kilo, or 0.45 per cent (MORE)

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