Gold and silver prices have risen on Monday, 6 April, 2026. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹1,283 to reach ₹1.48 lakh . Earlier on 3 April, its price was ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams. Meanwhile, one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹3,215 to reach ₹2.31 lakh . Earlier on Friday, its price was ₹2.28 lakh per kilogram. 4 reasons why gold prices differ in different cities Gold became ₹14,696 and silver ₹608 costlier this year This year, the prices of gold and silver have been continuously fluctuating. In 2026 so far, gold has become expensive by 14,696 and silver by ₹608. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was at ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.48 lakh. Similarly, silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now reached ₹2.31 lakh . During this period, on January 29, gold made an all-time high of ₹1.76 lakh and silver reached ₹3.86 lakh . However, after the war between America and Israel with Iran started on February 28, a continuous decline has been observed. Since then, in 38 days, gold has fallen by ₹11,206 and silver by ₹35,672 . License will be required to import foreign jewellery The government has moved gold, silver and platinum jewellry from the ‘Free’ category to the ‘Restricted’ category. Its direct impact is visible on market supply, due to which gold and silver prices have increased today. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), now to import jewellery made from these precious metals from any country, one will have to obtain a special license or permission from the government. The government has taken this step to prevent misuse of Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Keep these 2 things in mind when buying gold from jewellers 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy only 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 Magnet Test: Real silver does not stick to a magnet. If it sticks, it is fake. Ice Test: Place ice on the silver. Ice melts quickly on real silver. Smell Test: Real silver has no odor. Fake silver has a copper-like smell. Cloth Test: Rub silver with a white cloth. If a black mark appears, it is genuine. Post navigation Oil boils on Iran’s complete global supply disruption threat:Market experts warn of rise in inflation in India, GDP to take a hit additionally Govt monitoring food prices to check impact of Iran war:Centre adds ‘There is adequate supply of wheat and rice’
