Gold prices have fallen on May 4. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has dropped by ₹1,906 to ₹1.48 lakh. Earlier, its price was ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices are witnessing an upward trend. One kilogram of silver has increased by ₹3,906 to reach ₹2.44 lakh . Earlier on April 30, its price was ₹2.40 lakh per kilogram. Gold has become ₹15,000 and silver ₹14,000 costlier this year In 2026, gold has become ₹15,000 costlier so far. On December 31, 2025, 10 grams of gold was at ₹1.33 lakh , which has now reached ₹1.48 lakh . This year, silver has become ₹14,000 costlier. On December 31, 2025, silver was ₹2.30 lakh per kilogram, which has now increased to ₹2.44 lakh . Keep these 2 things in mind when buying gold from jewellers 1. Buy Certified Gold Only: 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 Post navigation Illegal handouts surge in West Bengal elections:Police seize booze, drugs ₹30 crore cash possibly meant for voters
