Gold prices fall to ₹1.52 lakh/10 gm:Silver slides to ₹2.49 lakh/kg; gold still ₹19,000 expensive this year

Gold and silver prices have declined on April 22. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has fallen by ₹105 to ₹1,52,250 . Earlier on April 21, its price was ₹1,52,355 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, one kilogram of silver has dropped by ₹836 to ₹2,49,677 . Earlier on Tuesday, its price was ₹2,50,513 per kilogram. 4 reasons why gold prices differ in different cities Gold has become ₹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 ₹2.49 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 to import jewelry made from these precious metals from any country, 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). 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