सोना और चांदी के दामों में आज मामूली बढ़त: सोना ₹70,457 पर पहुंचा, चांदी ₹80,740 प्रति किलो बिक रही

Gold prices are rising today i.e. on August 14. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), on Wednesday, 10 grams of 24 carat gold rose by Rs 13 to Rs 70,457. Yesterday its price was Rs 70,444 per ten grams.

However, one kg silver has increased by Rs 38 to Rs 80,740 per kg. Earlier yesterday, silver was at Rs 80,702 per kg. This year, gold has reached an all-time high of Rs 74,222 per 10 grams in May. On the other hand, silver reached its all-time high of Rs 94,280 per kg on May 29.

Gold has increased by more than 7 thousand rupees so far this year
According to IBJA, the price of gold has increased by Rs 7,105 so far this year. On January 1, gold was at Rs 63,352, which has now reached Rs 70,457 per 10 grams. At the same time, the price of one kg silver has increased from Rs 73,395 to Rs 80,740.

Keep these 3 things in mind while buying gold

1. Buy only certified gold
Always buy certified gold bearing the hallmark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). There is a 6-digit hallmark code on gold. This is called Hallmark Unique Identification Number or HUID. This number is alphanumeric i.e. something like this- AZ4524. Through hallmarking, it is possible to find out how many carats a gold has.

2. Cross check the price
Cross-check the exact weight of gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (such as the website of India Bullion and Jewelers Association). The price of gold varies according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat. 24 carat gold is considered the purest gold, but jewellery is not made from it because it is very soft.

3. Do not make cash payment, take the bill
While buying gold, it is better to make payment through UPI (like Bhim App) and digital banking instead of cash payment. If you want, you can also make payment through debit or credit card. After this, do not forget to take the bill. If you have ordered online, then definitely check the packaging.