• So far this year, the price of gold has increased by Rs 30,284 (40%). On December 31, 2024, 10 grams of 24 carat gold was Rs 76,162, which has now become Rs 1,06,446.
• The price of silver has also increased by Rs 37,190 (43%) during this period. The price of one kg of silver was Rs 86,017 on 31 December 2024, which has now become Rs 1,23,207 per kg.

• Delhi: Price of 24 carat gold is ₹1,07,770 and price of 22 carat gold is ₹98,800
• Mumbai: Price of 24 carat gold is ₹1,07,620 and price of 22 carat gold is ₹98,650
• Kolkata: 24 carat gold price is ₹1,07,620 and 22 carat gold price is ₹98,650
• Chennai: Price of 24 carat gold is ₹1,07,620 and price of 22 carat gold is ₹98,650

Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold

1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold bearing the hallmark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Under the new rule, from April 1, gold will not be sold without six-digit alphanumeric hallmarking. Just like there is a 12-digit code on the Aadhaar card, similarly there will be a 6-digit hallmark code on gold. This is called Hallmark Unique Identification Number i.e. HUID.

This number can be alphanumeric i.e. something like this- AZ4524. Through hallmarking it has become possible to find out how many carats a particular gold has.

2. Cross check the price: Cross check the exact weight of the gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (such as the website of India Bullion and Jewelers Association). The price of gold varies according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat.

24 carat gold is considered the purest gold, but jewellery is not made from it because it is very soft. Usually 22 carat or less carat gold is used for jewellery.