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On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan today, August 28, there is a decline in gold prices. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has decreased by ₹160 to ₹1.58 lakh.
Meanwhile, the price of one kilogram of silver has increased by ₹882, reaching ₹2.40 lakh. Gold has become ₹25,000 more expensive this year Gold and silver prices have fluctuated continuously this year. Gold has become ₹29,000 more expensive so far in 2026. On December 31, 2025, 10g of gold was at ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.58 lakh. Meanwhile, silver was at Rs 2.30 lakh per kg on December 31, 2025, which has now reached Rs 2.40 lakh. During this period, on January 29, gold also hit an all-time high of Rs 1.76 lakh, and silver reached Rs 3.86 lakh. Keep these 3 things in mind while buying gold from jewelers