India, June 16 -- Gold prices climbed by Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, while silver advanced to Rs 2.60 lakh per kg, tracking strong global trends after the US and Iran struck a peace deal framework.

According to marketmen, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity jumped Rs 2,500 to Rs 1,59,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,56,900 per 10 grams.

Silver also advanced for the second straight session, surging Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,60,700 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). The white metal had settled at Rs 2,55,700 per kg in the previous session. Analysts said the uptrend in precious metals gathered pace after Washington and Tehran announced an interim agre...