Gold prices climbed ₹270 to hit a new lifetime high of ₹86,070 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday, crossing the ₹86,000 mark. Gold of 99.5% purity gained ₹270 to hit a new high of ₹85,670 per 10 grams. Gold had finished at ₹85,400 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Bullion markets were closed on Wednesday due to Delhi Assembly elections.