Gold crosses ₹1.5 lakh/10 gm mark for first time:Becomes ₹22,000 expensive in 21 days; silver touches ₹3.20 lakh/kg mark up ₹10,000

The price of gold on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 has crossed Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 gm mark. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), gold opened at Rs 1,55,204 per 10 grams up by Rs 7,795. On Tuesday, it was at Rs 1,47,409. Gold has become more expensive by Rs 21,744 so far this year. Meanwhile, the price of 1 kg silver has increased by Rs 10,730 to reach Rs 3,20,075 today. Previously, it was at Rs 3,09,345 per kg. Silver has become more expensive by Rs 90,825 in just 21 days this year. Gold-silver prices are at their all-time high for the third consecutive day. 3 Major Reasons for Gold’s Rise Gold could reach ₹1.90 lakh ₹1.80 lakh to ₹1.90 lakh: According to Research Head Dr. Renisha Chainani, if US tariffs and Middle East tensions increase further, gold could touch the level of ₹1,90,000 by mid-2026. Gold prices increased 75% and silver 167% in 2025 3 Main Reasons for Silver Rally Silver Could Reach ₹4 Lakh This Year