Gold and silver prices have increased on July 8. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has risen by ₹177 to reach ₹1.44 lakh . Meanwhile, the price of 1 kg of silver has increased by ₹150 to reach ₹2.27 lakh . Gold has become ₹11,000 more expensive this year This year, gold and silver prices have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. Gold has become ₹11,000 more expensive so far in 2026. On December 31, 2025, 10g of gold was above ₹1.33 lakh , which has now reached ₹1.44 lakh . Meanwhile, there has been a decline of ₹3,000 in the price of silver. Silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg on December 31, 2025, which is now at ₹2.27 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 . 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 PF balance withdrawal process becomes faster:Citizens can find out how much can they withdraw on EPFO portal
