Gold prices bounce back by Rs 700 to Rs 79,400 per 10 gm; silver climbs Rs 1,300

Gold prices rose by Rs 700 to Rs 79,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to fresh buying by local jewellers and a firm overseas trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 78,700 per 10 grams on Thursday.