Today, on May 21, gold prices have increased. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has increased by Rs 392 to Rs 1.59 lakh. At the same time, today the prices of silver have fallen; The price of 1 kg silver has decreased by Rs 1,494 to Rs 2.66 lakh.
This year the price of gold increased by Rs 26,000 and silver by Rs 37,000.
This year, gold and silver prices are continuously fluctuating. So far in 2026, gold has become costlier by Rs 26,000 and silver by Rs 37,000. On December 31, 2025, the price of 10 grams of gold was Rs 1.33 lakh, which has now increased to Rs 1.59 lakh. Similarly, silver, which was Rs 2.30 lakh per kg, has now become Rs 2.67 lakh. During this period – especially on January 29 – gold also touched an all-time high of Rs 1.76 lakh, while silver touched a record high of Rs 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 is an indicator of the purity (karat) of gold.
2. **Cross-check the price:** Verify the exact weight of the gold and its current market price on the day of purchase by cross-checking it with multiple sources (like the website of India Bullion and Jewelers Association).