Gold prices rebounded smartly at the domestic bullion market on renewed buying by stockists and investment off-take fuelled by bullish global cues.
Silver too, surged on heavy speculative buildup amidst firm industrial buying.
In Europe, gold prices rose on fresh concerns over the financial health of euro zone countries ahead of summit in Paris between French and German leaders.
Standard gold (99.5 purity) spurted by Rs 340 per 10 grams to close at Rs 26,155 from last Friday's closing level of Rs 25,815.
Pure gold (99.9 purity) also hardened by a similar margin of Rs 340 per 10 grams to finish at Rs 26,280 as against Rs 25,940 previously.
Silver ready (.999 fineness) jumped by Rs 1,120 per kilo to end at Rs 60,145 from Rs 59,025.
In Europe, spot gold was bid at $1,775.69 an ounce in early trade, while silver was bid at $39.35 an ounce.
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