सोना ₹671 बढ़कर ₹70,392 पर पहुंचा: चांदी ₹37 चढ़कर ₹83,501 प्रति किलो बिक रही, कैरेट के हिसाब से देखें गोल्ड की कीमत

Gold and silver prices increased today i.e. on August 2. According to the website of India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24 carat gold has increased by Rs 671 to Rs 70,392. Yesterday its price was Rs 69,721 per ten grams.

At the same time, one kg silver has increased by Rs 37 to Rs 83,501 per kg. Earlier, silver was at Rs 83,464 per kg. This year, silver reached its all-time high of Rs 94,280 per kg on 29 May.

Gold price in 4 metro cities and Bhopal

So far this year, the price of gold has increased by more than Rs 7,040
So far this year, the price of gold has increased by Rs 7,040 per 10 grams. At the beginning of the year, it was at Rs 63,352. Which is now at Rs 70,392 per 10 grams.

At the same time, silver was at Rs 73,395 per kg at the beginning of the year. It has now reached Rs 83,501 per kg. That is, silver has increased by Rs 10,106 this year.

Gold prices may increase further in the coming days
There are 8 big festivals from August to December. There are 16 auspicious dates for marriage in November-December. According to Ujjain’s Pandit Sudhir, the important Pushya nakshatras for shopping are 4 August, 31 August, 27 September and 25 October.

The special thing is that this year there were no auspicious dates for marriage in May-June, due to which a large number of marriages have been postponed to November-December. In such a situation, the records of gold sales may be broken this time.

According to the World Gold Council, the demand for jewellery, gold bars and coins will increase till December. An additional demand of 50 tonnes may arise. This may lead to a rise in gold prices.

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.