Silver rises ₹15,694/kg in 2 days:Gold becomes ₹3,294/10 gm costlier

Gold and silver prices have risen for the second consecutive day today. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹3,656 to reach ₹2.53 lakh . Earlier on Monday, its price was ₹2.49 lakh per kilogram. Meanwhile, 10 grams of 24 carat gold has increased by ₹440 to reach ₹1,53,305 . Earlier on April 15, its price was ₹1,52,865 per 10 grams. In the last two days, gold has become costlier by ₹3,294 and silver by ₹15,694 . This surge in gold and silver has come due to rising hopes of peace talks resuming between America and Iran. This has caused crude oil prices to fall, reduced inflation fears and weakened the dollar, leading investors to return to gold and silver. Gold prices according to carat Gold prices in major cities of the country 4 Reasons Why Gold Prices Differ in Different Cities Gold became ₹20,110 and silver ₹22,255 more expensive this year This year, the prices of gold and silver have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. Gold has become expensive by ₹20,110 and silver by ₹22,255 in 2026 so far. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was at ₹1.33 lakh , which has now reached ₹1.53 lakh . Meanwhile, silver was at 2.30 lakh per kilogram, which has now reached 2.53 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 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 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