NEW DELHI: Gold traded flat for the second successive day on Friday at Rs 13,100 per 10 grams in the bullion market here in a restricted trade. However, silver rose by Rs 200 to Rs 17,350 per kg in the national capital on Friday on emergence of buying by industrial units and silver coins manufacturers. Marketmen said increased buying by stockists and jewellery makers to meet the ongoing marriage season demand mainly pushed up silver prices. They said the yellow metal remained unaltered in the absence of any worthwhile supporting news. Silver ready shot up by Rs 200 to Rs 17,350 per kg and weekly-based delivery by Rs 50 to Rs 17,170 per kg. Silver coins, however, remained flat at Rs 26,700 for buying and Rs 26,800 for selling of 100 pieces. Standard gold and ornaments continued to be around previous levels of Rs 13,100 and Rs 12,950 per 10 gram, respectively in scattered deals. Sovereign also held steady at Rs 10,550 per piece of eight gram.

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