Gold prices have increased on May 21. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has risen by ₹392 to ₹1.59 lakh . Meanwhile, silver has declined today. The price of 1 kilogram of silver has decreased by ₹1,494 to ₹2.66 lakh. Gold Prices by Carat Gold Prices in Major Cities of the Country Source: goodreturns 21 May 2026 Gold becomes ₹26,000 and silver ₹37,000 costlier this year This year, gold and silver prices have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. In 2026, gold has become costlier by ₹26,000 and silver by ₹37,000 so far. On 31 December 2025, 10g gold was at ₹1.33, which has now reached ₹1.59 lakh . Meanwhile, silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now reached ₹2.67 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-Silver Movement So Far This Year Note:- Gold price per 10 grams and silver price per kg | Source:- IBJA 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). Post navigation Sensex trading up 400 points at 75,700:Nifty rises to 23,790; buying in government bank and metal shares Mutual funds to be auto-invested from salaries, similar to EPF:Govt to allow companies to invest on behalf of employees
