Gold rose by ₹59 to ₹1.52 lakh: Silver became cheaper by ₹612, at ₹2.50 lakh; Gold became costlier by ₹ 19 thousand this year

There is a rise in the price of gold today i.e. on 21st April. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24 carat gold has increased by Rs 59 to Rs 152,155. Earlier on April 20, its price was Rs 1,52,096 per 10 grams. There is a decline in the price of silver today. One kg silver has fallen by Rs 612 to Rs 2,50,063. Earlier on Monday, its price was Rs 2,50,675 per kg. 4 reasons for the price of gold being different in different cities: This year gold has become costlier by Rs 19 thousand and silver by Rs 20 thousand. This year there are continuous fluctuations in the prices of gold and silver. So far in 2026, gold has become costlier by Rs 19 thousand and silver by Rs 20 thousand. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was at Rs 1.33 lakh, which has now reached Rs 1.52 lakh. At the same time, silver was Rs 2.30 lakh per kg, which has now reached Rs 2.50 lakh. 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. License will have to be taken to import foreign jewellery. The government has removed gold, silver and platinum jewelery from the ‘free’ category and put it in the ‘restricted’ category. Its direct effect is visible on the supply in the market, due to which the prices of gold and silver are increasing. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), now to import jewelery made of these precious metals from any country, a special license or permission will have to be obtained from the government. The government has taken this step to prevent misuse of Free Trade Agreement (FTA). While buying gold from jewellers, keep these 2 things in mind: 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold with 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. Cross check the price: Cross check the exact weight of the gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (like 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



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