There has been an increase in gold and silver prices on August 12. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹158 to reach ₹1.53 lakh. The price of one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹46 to reach ₹2.35 lakh. This month, i.e., in August, in just 12 days, gold has become expensive by ₹10,000 and silver by ₹16,000. Gold and silver have remained bullish so far this year This year, there has been continuous fluctuation in gold and silver prices. Gold has become expensive by 20 thousand so far in 2026. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was above ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.53 lakh. Silver prices have increased by ₹5,000. Silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg on December 31, 2025, which is now at ₹2.35 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 could go up to ₹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 could reach ₹2.80 lakh. You 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 receive physical gold or silver in this. When you want to exit from it, 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 this? 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. Two days after placing the order in your demat account, the ETF gets deposited in your account. ETF is sold through the trading account itself. Keep these 2 things in mind when buying gold from jewellers 4 Ways to Identify Real Silver Post navigation Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran won’t seek a term extension:To remain in the role till his tenure ends on 20 Feb, 2027 Houses become ‘ATM machine’ for US citizens:Americans take advantage of rising property prices to pay off credit card bills
