Gold fell for the third straight day, losing 380 rupees, to 26,650 rupees per ten grams at Delhi’s bullion market, on slack demand from jewelers, and negative global cues.

Silver slumped 770 rupees, to 34,200 rupees per kilo, on poor offtake by industrial units and coin-makers. Silver coins held steady, at 50,000 rupeesd for buying 100 pieces.