Gold and silver prices are rising today, 9 October. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold has risen by ₹1,968 to reach ₹1.50 lakh. Before this, it was priced at ₹1.48 lakh on 8 October. Meanwhile, silver has risen by ₹4,064 per kilogram to ₹2.21 lakh, compared with ₹2.17 lakh on Thursday. Gold up ₹16,415 this year, while silver falls ₹9,250 Gold and silver prices have continued to fluctuate this year. Gold has become ₹16,415 more expensive so far in 2026, while silver has become ₹9,250 cheaper. On 31 December 2025, 10 grams of gold was priced at ₹1.33 lakh; it has now reached ₹1.50 lakh. Meanwhile, silver was priced at ₹2.30 lakh per kilogram on 31 December 2025 and has now fallen to ₹2.21 lakh. During this period, gold and silver also reached all-time highs of ₹1.76 lakh and ₹3.86 lakh, respectively, on 29 January. Keep These 2 Things in Mind When Buying Gold from Jewellers Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold bearing the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark. This number may be alphanumeric, such as AZ4524. Hallmarking indicates the carat purity of the gold. Cross-check the price: Cross-check the exact weight of the gold and its price on the day of purchase through several sources, such as the India Bullion and Jewellers Association website. Gold prices vary for 24-carat, 22-carat and 18-carat gold. Four ways to identify genuine silver Magnet test: Genuine silver does not stick to a magnet. If it does, it is fake. Ice test: Place ice on the silver. Ice melts quickly on genuine silver. Smell test: Genuine silver has no odour. Fake silver smells like copper. Cloth test: Rub the silver with a white cloth. If it leaves a black mark, it is genuine. Post navigation Govt terms US Green Card programme suspension ‘unwarranted’:What options do Indian IT employees in US have now?
