Gold rises ₹2,836/10 gm reclaiming ₹1.50 lakh mark:Silver up ₹9,348/kg in a single day

Gold and silver prices are up on April 1. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by Rs 2,836 to reach Rs 1.50 lakh. Earlier, its price was Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams. Meanwhile, one kilogram of silver has increased by Rs 9,348 to reach Rs 2.39 lakh. Earlier, its price was Rs 2.30 lakh per kilogram. 4 reasons for different gold prices in different cities Gold increased by ₹16,374 this year, fell by ₹9,528 after the Iran war This year, the prices of gold and silver have been continuously fluctuating. Gold has become costlier by Rs 16,374 and silver by Rs 9,063 so far in 2026. During this period, on January 29, gold also made an all-time high of Rs 1.76 lakh and silver of Rs 3.86 lakh. Since February 28, after the war between America and Israel with Iran began, a continuous decline has been observed. Since then, gold has fallen by Rs 9,528 and silver by Rs 27,217. 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, for example – AZ4524. Hallmarking indicates the caratage of the gold. 2. Cross-check the price: Cross-check the correct weight of gold and its price on the day of purchase from various sources (e.g., India Bullion and Jewellers Association website). The price of gold varies for 24 carat, 22 carat, and 18 carat. 4 ways to identify real silver: Magnet Test: Real silver does not stick to a magnet. If it sticks, it’s fake. Ice Test: Place ice on silver. Ice melts quickly on real silver. Smell Test: Real silver has no smell. Fake silver has a copper-like smell. Cloth Test: Rub silver with a white cloth. If a black mark appears, it’s real.