सोने-चांदी की कीमतों में गिरावट: गोल्ड ₹98 गिरकर ₹68,843 पर आया, चांदी ₹559 गिरकर ₹78,600 प्रति किलो हुई

There was a fall in the prices of gold and silver today i.e. on August 8. According to the website of India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24 carat gold has fallen by Rs 98 to Rs 68,843. Yesterday its price was Rs 68,941 per ten grams.

At the same time, one kg silver has fallen by Rs 559 to Rs 78,600 per kg. Earlier, silver was at Rs 79,159 per kg. This year, silver had reached its all-time high of Rs 94,280 per kg on 29 May.

Gold price in 4 metro cities and Bhopal

Gold prices have increased by more than Rs 5,000 so far this year
So far this year, the price of gold has increased by Rs 5,554 per 10 grams. At the beginning of the year, it was at Rs 63,352. Which is now at Rs 68,843 per 10 grams. On the other hand, silver was at Rs 73,395 per kg at the beginning of the year. It has now reached Rs 78,600 per kg. That is, silver has increased by Rs 5,205 this year.

Gold has become costlier by Rs 5,491 so far this year

Source: India Bullion and Jewelers Association

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.