Gold prices increase by ₹1,440 to ₹1.51 lakh/10 gm:Up ₹8,000/10 gm in 10 days; silver rates rise to ₹2.33 lakh/kg

The price of gold and silver has increased on August 10. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹1,440 to reach ₹1.51 lakh. The price of one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹1,909 to reach ₹2.33 lakh. This month, i.e., in August, in just 6 days, gold has become expensive by ₹8,201 and silver by ₹14,995. Gold prices according to carat Gold prices in major cities of the country Source: goodreturns 10 August 2026 Gold and silver have seen a rise so far this year The prices of gold and silver have been continuously fluctuating this year. Gold has become expensive by ₹18,000 so far in 2026. On 31 December 2025, 10g gold was above 1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.51 lakh. Silver prices have increased by ₹3,000. Silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kilogram on December 31, 2025, which is now at ₹2.33 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 Performance So Far This Year Note:- Gold price per 10 grams and silver price per kilo | Source:- IBJA Gold may reach ₹1.60 lakh this year According to commodity expert Ajay Kedia, gold and silver prices have come down significantly from their highs. In such a situation, investors are investing in them, however, one should avoid making lump sum investments. According to Ajay Kedia, by the end of the year, gold could once again reach ₹1.60 lakh and silver ₹2.80 lakh. Can invest in gold and silver through ETFs? Exchange Traded Funds are based on the fluctuating prices of gold and silver. Gold ETF or Silver ETF can be bought and sold just like shares on BSE and NSE. However, you don’t get physical gold or silver in this. When you want to exit, you will get money equivalent to the gold-silver prices at that time. You can start investing in this with less than ₹500. How can you invest in ETFs? To buy ETF, you need to open a demat account through your broker. You can purchase units of ETF available on NSE and the equivalent amount will be deducted from the bank account linked to your demat account. The ETF gets deposited in your account two days after placing the order in your demat account. ETF is sold through the trading account only.