New Delhi, May 23 (PTI): Silver prices rallied by INR 200 to INR 37,400 per kg in the national capital on Thursday, while gold held steady, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
Traders said silver prices rose on pick-up in offtake by industrial units and coin makers at the local spot market.
Globally, spot gold was trading marginally higher at USD 1,276 an ounce, while silver was slightly up at USD 14.53 an ounce in New York.
In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity dropped by INR 10 each to INR 32,670 per ten 10 gram and INR 32,500 per 10 gram.
Sovereign gold, however, held steady at INR 26,500 per eight gram.
Silver ready surged INR 200 to INR 37,400 per kg, while weekly-based delivery fell by INR 66 to INR 36,234 per kg.
Silver coins held flat at INR 79,000 for buying and INR 80,000 for selling of 100 pieces.
