Gold, silver extend gains on festive buying, global cues

New Delhi-INDIA  (Aug 9) The prices of both precious metals gold and silver extended gains for the second straight day in the national capital today on festive buying amid a firming global trend.

While gold added Rs 20 to Rs 28,520 per ten grams in continuation of a rise of Rs 160 yesterday, silver rose by Rs 615 to Rs 42,385 per kg after gaining Rs 360 in the previous session.