Gold prices rose further at the bullion market here today on persistent local buying interest and demand from jewellers amid higher overseas advices.

Silver also edged up on mild demand from industrial users.

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Gold continues to rise on festive demand, global cues - Goldman CEO, others get millions from options - Vedanta gets banks' nod to fund Cairn deal - Forex reserves up $3.2 bn, highest jump in 6 weeks - Gold up Rs 160 on firm global cues - Gold futures slip on profit-taking

Also Read   Related Stories News Now - Markets end flat - Turbulence ahead for airlines despite oil price drop - Weak rupee may bring cheer to NRIs, expats - LIC buys PSU stocks, sells pvt sector blue-chips in Q4 - Banks may lower deposit rates as inflation eases: Report More

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also looked up by a similar margin to settle at Rs 18,635 per ten grams as against Rs 18,620 previously. 

Silver ready (.999 fineness) advanced further by Rs 35 per kilo to close at Rs 29,570 from Rs 29,535 yesterday.

In New York, gold for December delivery retreated 10 cents to $1,216.60 an ounce on the Comex Division of the NYMEX.

Silver for September delivery was up 4 cents to $18.11 an ounce.

New Ipad Application :Business Standard's all new IPad App Click here to download for free Other Stories      - Markets end flat - Turbulence ahead for airlines despite oil price drop - Weak rupee may bring cheer to NRIs, expats - LIC buys PSU stocks, sells pvt sector blue-chips in Q4 - Banks may lower deposit rates as inflation eases: Report

Tags : Gold | silver prices   Read Business news in  Advertisements -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  Journey on, We are by Your Side. Click here to know more -  2 Lac Apartments, 1 Lac House / Plots. Click here -  Benefits Upto Rs. 2.36 Lakhs on the Fully Loaded TJet Petrol. -  Watch The Film Here. Click here to know more.. -  Leader in Passenger Car & Automobile Tyres. Click here -  1 billion in saving for Unilever without any tangles. -  A Brand New Server at a Price That Fits Your Budget. Click here -  Learn How One City is Running on FOOD SCRAPS. -  One Partnership Endless Possibilities. Click here to know more -  Helping doctors detect diseases earlier, saving costs & extending lives. -  36 Lakhs can get you a pool of Luxuries. Click here -  Which is the best plan for your daughter -  Check out the TRUE COLOURS of your Stocks, Now for FREE! -  One of the leading business schools in the world.Know More