Gold and silver prices rise after Diwali:Gold rises ₹968 to ₹1.42 lakh; silver becomes ₹3,132 costlier, selling at ₹1.86 lakh per kg

Gold and silver prices are rising today after Diwali. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹968 to ₹1.42 lakh. The price of 1 kilogram of silver has risen by ₹3,132 to ₹1.86 lakh. On the last trading day of last week, 6 November, gold was priced at ₹1.41 lakh and silver at ₹1.83 lakh. 4 reasons why gold prices vary across cities Gold and silver had become cheaper on Dhanteras before Diwali Meanwhile, gold and silver had become cheaper on Dhanteras, before Diwali. Gold prices fell by ₹2,677 to around ₹1.41 lakh. One kilogram of silver became ₹4,432 cheaper, falling to ₹1.83 lakh. Silver becomes ₹2 lakh cheaper than its all-time high Gold and silver prices have continued to fluctuate this year. The price of silver was ₹2.30 lakh on 31 December 2025, rising to an all-time high of ₹3.86 lakh on 29 January. Since then, silver has become ₹2 lakh cheaper. Meanwhile, gold prices stood at ₹1.33 lakh on 31 December 2025, rising to a peak of ₹1.76 lakh on 29 January. Since then, gold has become ₹34,000 cheaper. Keep These 2 Things in Mind When Buying Gold from Jewellers Four ways to identify genuine silver Magnet test: Real silver does not stick to a magnet. If it does, it is fake.
Ice test: Place ice on the silver. Ice melts quickly on real silver.
Smell test: Real silver has no smell. Fake silver smells like copper.
Cloth test: Rub the silver with a white cloth. If it leaves a black mark, it is genuine.