Gold prices rise to ₹1.52 lakh/10 gm:Yellow metal becomes ₹19,000 costlier in 2026; silver rates fall to ₹2.50 lakh/kg

Gold prices have risen on Tuesday, April 21. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24 carat gold has increased by ₹59 to reach ₹152,155 . Earlier on April 20, its price was ₹1,52,096 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices are witnessing a decline today. One kilogram of silver has fallen by ₹612 to reach ₹2,50,063. Earlier on Monday, its price was ₹2,50,675 per kilogram. 4 reasons why gold prices differ in different cities Gold became ₹19,000 and silver ₹20,000 costlier this year This year, the prices of gold and silver have been continuously fluctuating. In 2026 so far, gold has become expensive by ₹19,000 and silver by ₹20,000. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was at ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.52 lakh. Meanwhile, silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now reached ₹2.50 lakh . During this period, on January 29, gold made an all-time high of ₹1.76 lakh and silver made an all-time high of ₹3.86 lakh . License will be required to import foreign jewellery The government has moved gold, silver and platinum jewelry from the ‘Free’ category to the ‘Restricted’ category. Its direct impact is visible on market supply, due to which gold and silver prices are increasing. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), now a special license or permission from the government will be required to import jewelry made from these precious metals from any country. The government has taken this step to prevent misuse of Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Keep these 2 things in mind when buying gold from jewellers 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark. This number can be alphanumeric, something like this – AZ4524. Hallmarking indicates how many carats the gold is. 2. Cross-check the price: Cross-check the correct weight of gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (such as the India Bullion and Jewellers Association website). The price of gold varies according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat. 4 ways to identify real silver