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 Rs 25,000 and that of silver by Rs 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, silver was selling at ₹2.30 lakh per kg, and now its price has 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 with the hallmark of 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:** Verify the correct weight of the gold and its current price on the day of purchase by cross-checking it with multiple sources (such as the India Bullion and Jewelers Association website).
