Gold prices increase by ₹1,040/10 gm:Becomes ₹10,000 more expensive this year; silver gets ₹1,752/kg costlier

Gold and silver prices have increased on July 8. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹1,040 to ₹1.43 lakh . Meanwhile, the price of 1 kg silver has increased by ₹1,752 to reach ₹2.27 lakh . Gold prices according to carat Gold prices in major cities of the country Source: goodreturns 9 July 2026 Gold became ₹10,000 costlier this year This year, the prices of gold and silver have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. Gold has become ₹10,000 costlier in 2026 so far. On 31 December 2025, 10g gold was above ₹1.33 lakh , which has now reached ₹1.43 lakh . Meanwhile, the price of silver has fallen by ₹7,000 . Silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kilogram on December 31, 2025, which is now at ₹2.23 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’s Movement So Far This Year Note:- Gold price per 10 grams and silver price per kilo | 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). The price of gold varies according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat. 4 Ways to Identify Real Silver