Traders said some buying by jewellers and retailers and a firm trend in Asian region mainly kept gold prices steady.
Gold bullion purchases across Asia slowed this week as a long rally in prices discouraged buyers.
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Traders said buying activity continued for the third straight day for the ongoing 'Navratras,' an auspicous week in Hindu mythology for making new purchases and marriage season.
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After gaining Rs 235 in last three sessions, gold further spurted by Rs 465 to Rs 31,450 per ten grams, a level last seen on December 12.
Bullion traders said besides ongoing wedding season demand, a firm global trend as the weakening in dollar revived the appeal of the metal as an alternative investment, mainly boosted the sentiment.
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Traders said sentiment bolstered after gold jumped to a one-month high in overseas markets as expectations the US Federal Reserve will sustain stimulus hurt the dollar, and raised demand for precious metals as an alternate investment.
Jewellery stores remained deserted as buyers deferred their non-essential purchases awaiting softness in gold prices.
In Delhi, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity zoomed up by Rs 650 each to Rs 27,470 and Rs 27,270 per 10 grams respectively.
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Silver also recorded a significant rise of Rs 960 to Rs 39,250 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.
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Traders said sustained buying by stockists and retailers for the ongoing marriage season mainly led an upward trend in precious metals.
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Silver also rose sharply by Rs 640 to Rs 35,700 per kg.
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Despite the recent imposition of import rule and high duties, the yellow metal continues to attract buyers.
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