Gold and silver prices have increased today, i.e., on May 6. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has risen by ₹3,000 to reach ₹1.51 lakh. Earlier it was at ₹1.48 lakh. Meanwhile, one kilogram of silver has increased by 6,000 to reach ₹2.46 lakh. Earlier it was at ₹2.40 lakh. On January 29, gold had made an all-time high of ₹1.76 lakh and silver at ₹3.86 lakh. Gold has become ₹18,000 and silver ₹16,000 costlier this year In 2026, gold has become costlier by ₹18,000 so far. On December 31, 2025, 10 grams of gold was at ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.51 lakh. This year silver has become expensive by ₹16,000. On 31st December 2025, silver was ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now increased to ₹2.46 lakh. 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 Post navigation Investment fraud exposed in Gandhinagar’s GIFT City:Over ₹400 crore scam feared in data space scheme; thousands of investors trapped Preparation for layoffs at IT company Cognizant:15,000 employees will be laid off worldwide, most jobs will be lost in India
