Silver prices shoot up ₹13,874/kg in a single day:Gold becomes ₹20,000/10 gm costlier so far this year

Gold and silver prices have risen on April 15. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹2,938 to reach ₹1.53 lakh. Earlier on April 13, its price was ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams. Meanwhile, one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹13,874 to reach ₹2.51 lakh . Earlier on Monday, its price was ₹2.37 lakh per kilogram. Gold prices according to carat Gold prices in major cities of the country 4 Reasons Why Gold Prices Differ in Different Cities Gold became ₹19,754 and silver ₹20,435 more expensive this year This year, the prices of gold and silver have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. Gold has become expensive by ₹19,754 and silver by ₹20,435 in 2026 so far. On December 31, 2025, 10gm gold was at ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.53 lakh. Meanwhile, silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now reached ₹2.51 lakh. During this period, on January 29, gold made an all-time high of ₹1.76 lakh and silver at ₹3.86 lakh. However, a decline was seen after the war between America and Israel with Iran started on February 28. Since then, in 47 days, gold has fallen by ₹6,148 and silver by ₹15,845 . Gold and Silver Movement This Year So Far License Required to Import Foreign Jewellery The government has moved gold, silver and platinum jewelry from the ‘Free’ category to the ‘Restricted’ category. Its direct impact is visible on market supply, due to which gold and silver prices are increasing. According to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), now a special license or permission from the government will be required to import jewelry made from these precious metals from any country. The government has taken this step to prevent misuse of Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Keep these 2 things in mind when buying gold from jewelers 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