Gold prices on Tuesday jumped a sharp Rs 680 to Rs 27,050 per 10g in the bullion market here on heavy buying by stockists and retail customers. This was against the backdrop of a sharp rebound on the global front. Recovering from a 31-month low, silver spurted Rs 2,030 to Rs 44,200 a kg.
Gold had plunged to a 21-month low in the previous session, which triggered value buying, traders said.
Prices rebounded on the global front as investors covered short positions created in the recent bear market, which also improved the sentiment, they added.