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There was a decline in the prices of gold and silver this week. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of one kg silver has fallen by Rs 2,738 to Rs 2.44 lakh. Before this, it was at Rs 2.47 lakh last week i.e. on 21st August.
At the same time, the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold has fallen from Rs 1,60,620 to Rs 1,59,578 lakh. That means its price decreased by Rs 1,042.
4 reasons why gold prices differ in different cities
- Transportation and Security: Fuel and security costs are involved in transporting gold from one city to another, which increases the price as the distance increases.
- Purchase quantity: Due to high consumption in South India (about 40%), jewelers make large purchases, but the benefit of discount remains limited.
- Local Jewelery Association: State and city jewelery associations decide the rates based on local demand and supply.
- Old Stock and Purchase Price: The buying rate of jewelers decides at what price they will sell to customers.
Silver fell by Rs 1.42 lakh from all time high
This year, there are continuous fluctuations in the prices of gold and silver. On December 31, 2025, the price of gold was Rs 1.33 lakh, which increased to the highest level of Rs 1.76 lakh on January 29. Since then, gold has become cheaper by Rs 16,543.
At the same time, the price of silver was Rs 2.30 lakh on December 31, 2025, which reached an all-time high of Rs 3.86 lakh on January 29. Since then, silver has become cheaper by Rs 1.42 lakh.
You can invest in gold and silver through ETF
Exchange traded funds are based on the rising and falling prices of gold and silver. Buying and selling of Gold ETF or Silver ETF can be done on BSE and NSE like shares. However, you do not get gold or silver in it. Whenever you want to get out of it, you will get money equal to the price of gold and silver at that time. You can start investing in this with less than Rs 500.
How can one invest in it?
To buy ETFs you have to open a demat account through your broker. In this, you can buy units of ETF available on NSE and the equivalent amount will be deducted from the bank account linked to your demat account. ETFs are deposited into your account two days after the order is placed in your demat account. ETFs are sold through a trading account only.
Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold from jewelers
- 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.
- 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 melts faster on real silver.
- Smell Test: Real silver has no smell. Fakes 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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