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Gold zooms further

MUMBAI, AUG. 18. Gold zoomed further on the bullion market here today due to increased festive buying. Silver too attracted heavy demand and rose smartly.

As Ganesh Chaturthi was fast approaching, demand for the precious metal had risen sharply during the last couple of days, traders said and added that firm overseas advices also aided the uptrend to some extent.

Standard gold shot up further by Rs. 40 to close at Rs. 4,550 (10 gm) from Rs 4,510.

Ready silver (.999 fineness), after a higher start at Rs. 7,230 a kg rose further to end at Rs. 7,240, displaying a smart rise of Rs. 60 over the last close of Rs. 7,180.

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