New Delhi, July 21 -- Gold prices rose by Rs 250 to Rs 99,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid a pick-up in demand by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

On Friday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 98,770 per 10 grams.

In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity advanced by Rs 250 to Rs 98,550 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Monday. It had closed at Rs 98,300 per 10 grams in the previous market close.

Meanwhile, silver prices appreciated Rs 500 to Rs 1,11,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). On Friday, the white metal had ended at Rs 1,10,500 per kg.

Bullion traders said that pick-up in demand helped the rally in the precious metal.

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