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There is a rise in the prices of gold and silver today after falling for three consecutive days. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24 carat gold rose by Rs 817 to reach ₹1.60 lakh. Earlier on Friday, its price was Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams.
At the same time, one kg of silver has increased by Rs 2,080 to reach ₹ 2.63 lakh. Earlier on Friday its price was Rs 2.60 lakh per kg.
4 reasons why gold prices differ in different cities
- Transportation and Security: Transporting gold from one city to another involves fuel and heavy security costs. As distance from import centers increases, transportation costs increase, which increases local prices.
- Purchase quantity: In areas like South India, due to high consumption (about 40%), jewelers buy gold in large quantities. Customers get the benefit of discount on bulk purchasing in the form of lower prices.
- Local Jewelery Association: Every state and city has its own jewelery associations (e.g. Madras Jewelers Association in Tamil Nadu). These organizations decide the rate of gold for their area based on local demand and supply.
- Old Stock and Purchase Price: The rate at which the jewelers purchased their stock also matters. Jewelers who have old stock purchased at cheaper rates can charge lower prices to customers.
Gold became costlier by ₹ 26,373 and silver by ₹ 32,383 this year
This year, there are continuous fluctuations in the prices of gold and silver. So far in 2026, gold has become costlier by Rs 26,373 and silver by Rs 32,383. During this period, on January 29, gold had made an all-time high of Rs 1.76 lakh and silver had also made an all-time high of Rs 3.86 lakh.
Main reasons for increase in gold and silver prices
- Due to increasing geopolitical tension in the Middle East, demand for safe investments increased, due to which gold and silver prices increased.
- The Middle East crisis made crude oil expensive, which increases inflation and supports gold as an inflation hedge.
- Due to instability in global markets, investors ran towards gold and silver, and Central Banks (like India-China) are continuously buying.
Gold can go up to Rs 1.80 lakh
According to investment banking company UBS, the demand for gold remains strong. In 2025, central banks around the world had purchased 863 tons of gold. Now it is estimated that this purchase may increase to 950 tonnes in 2026. Along with this, investment in Gold ETF is also expected to increase to 825 tonnes.
UBS is confident that gold prices will go higher in 2026. According to the report, gold may touch a high of $ 6,200 an ounce by the middle of the year. If we talk in rupee terms then the price of gold can go up to Rs 1.80 lakh per 10 grams.
Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold
1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold bearing the hallmark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This number can be alphanumeric i.e. something like this – AZ4524. Hallmarking shows how many carats the gold is.
2. Price Cross Check: Cross-check the correct 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.
4 ways to identify real silver
Magnet Test: Real silver does not stick to magnets. If it sticks then it is fake.
Ice Test: Place ice on silver. Ice will melt much faster on real silver.
Smell Test: Real silver has no smell. Fakes may smell like copper.
Cloth Test: Rub the silver with a white cloth. If a black mark appears then it is real.
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