Silver increased by ₹5,927/kg to reach ₹2.25 lakh/kg:10 grams of gold price increased by ₹2,760 to ₹1.46 lakh

The price of gold and silver increased on August 5. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹5,927 to reach ₹2.25 lakh. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹2,760 to reach ₹1.46 lakh. Gold has seen an upward trend so far this year This year, the prices of gold and silver have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. Gold has become ₹13,000 more expensive so far in 2026. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was above ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.46 lakh. Meanwhile, there has been a decline of ₹5,000 in the price of silver. Silver was at 2.30 lakh per kg on December 31, 2025, which is now at ₹2.25 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. Gold can go up to ₹1.60 lakh this year According to commodity expert Ajay Kedia, gold and silver prices have come down significantly from their highs. In such a situation, investors can invest in them, however, one should avoid making lump sum investments. According to Ajay Kedia, by the end of the year, gold can once again reach ₹1.60 lakh and silver can reach ₹2.80 lakh . You can invest in gold and silver through ETF Exchange Traded Funds are based on the fluctuating prices of gold and silver. Gold ETF or Silver ETF can be bought and sold just like shares on BSE and NSE. However, you don’t receive physical gold or silver in this. When you want to exit from it, you will get money equivalent to the gold-silver prices at that time. You can start investing in this with less than 500 . How can you invest in ETFs? To buy ETF, you need to open a demat account through your broker. You can purchase units of ETF available on NSE and the equivalent amount will be deducted from the bank account linked to your demat account. Two days after placing the order in your demat account, the ETF gets deposited in your account. ETF is sold through the trading account itself.