Today, on May 25, the prices of gold and silver have increased. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold increased by ₹505 to ₹1.59 lakh. At the same time, the price of 1 kg silver has increased by ₹ 3,754 to ₹ 2.70 lakh.
**This year the price of gold increased by 25,000 and that of silver by 39,000**
This year there has been a huge increase in the prices of gold and silver. So far in 2026, the price of gold has increased by ₹25,000 and that of silver by ₹39,000. The price of 10 grams of gold on December 31, 2025 was ₹ 1.33 lakh, which has now increased to ₹ 1.59 lakh. Similarly, the price of silver was ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now increased to ₹2.69 lakh. During this period – especially on January 29 – gold also touched an all-time high of ₹1.76 lakh, while silver touched a record high of ₹3.86 lakh.
**Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold from jewelers**
1. **Buy only certified gold:** Always buy certified gold, which is hallmarked by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This hallmark number is alphanumeric (a combination of letters and numbers) – appearing in a format such as AZ4524. Hallmarking serves to certify the purity (carat value) of gold.
2. **Cross-check the price:** When buying gold, verify its correct weight and the current price on that day by cross-checking it with multiple sources (like the India Bullion and Jewelers Association website).
