MUMBAI, JUNE 23: Gold prices fell sharply to the lowest level in two-months on the domestic bullion market today following heavy unwinding by jewellery traders and speculators in the midst of deepening global volatility. Elsewhere, silver also dropped due to subdued demand from consuming industries. Standard gold (99.5 purity) slumped by Rs. 165 to end at Rs. 26,470 per 10 grams from overnight closing level of Rs. 26,635. Pure gold (99.9 purity) also went down by a similar margin to settle at Rs. 26,620 per 10 grams against Rs. 26,785. Silver (.999 fineness) tanked by Rs. 295 to finish at Rs. 37,015 per kg from Rs. 37,310 yesterday. The yellow—metal extended its bearish momentum for the second straight session predominantly by a profit—booking as retail investors and traders preferred to take out some gains after its recent rally against the backdrop of Greek developments, a bullion trader commented. In worldwide trade, the shiny—metal remained under selling pressure ahead of the much awaited debt deal talks between Greece and its creditors amid surging global equities. Spot gold was substantially lower at $1,181.70 an ounce in early European trading, while silver quoted little changed at $15.99 an ounce.

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