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There is good news for those buying gold and silver during the festive season. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), one kg of silver has fallen by Rs 4,750 to Rs 1.95 lakh, which was Rs 2 lakh on Thursday.
After about 10 months, silver has again fallen below Rs 2 lakh. Earlier, on December 17, 2025, the price of silver had crossed Rs 2 lakh for the first time. At the same time, 10 grams of 24 carat gold has fallen by Rs 1,246 to Rs 1.41 lakh. Earlier on October 22, it was at Rs 1.43.
Due to continuous fall for the last 4 days, gold has become cheaper by Rs 4,978, while silver has fallen by Rs 15,891. On October 16, the price of gold was Rs 1.46 lakh and silver was Rs 2.10 lakh.
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 1.85 lakh from all time high
This year, there are continuous fluctuations in the prices of gold and silver. 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 1.85 lakh.
At the same time, the price of gold was Rs 1.33 lakh on December 31, 2025, which increased to the highest level of Rs 1.76 lakh on January 29. Since then, gold has become cheaper by Rs 35 thousand.
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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