India, Aug. 12 -- Gold prices climbed for the sixth straight session, rising Rs 200 to a two-month high of Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, as stronger investment demand by traders kept bullion elevated despite firm oil rates.

The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity jumped Rs 1,200 to 1,57,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 1,56,000 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

It had last traded near these levels on June 12, when it quoted Rs 1,56,900 per 10 grams.

The precious metal added Rs 9,800, or 6.65 per cent, over the past six trading sessions, rising from Rs 1,47,400 per 10 grams recorded on August 3.

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