Gold and Silver Prices Fluctuate; Check Today's Rates for Your City. 22-karat gold is 91.6% pure; always verify hallmarking before purchase.
Gold-Silver Price Today: Gold and silver prices continue to fluctuate. Since the market was closed on Sunday, Friday's rates remain applicable. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association, 24-karat gold is priced at ₹86,059 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold remains stable at ₹78,830 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, 24-karat silver is priced at ₹96,724 per kilogram.
Gold and Silver Prices Across Cities
Gold and silver prices vary across major Indian cities. In cities including Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur, the price of 22-karat gold ranges from ₹80,110 to ₹80,260 per 10 grams, while 24-karat gold is priced between ₹87,390 and ₹87,540 per 10 grams.
Decline in Gold and Silver Prices in Local Markets
In Indore's local bullion market on Saturday, gold prices decreased by ₹200 per 10 grams, while silver prices fell by ₹100 per kilogram. Similarly, in Delhi, the national capital, gold prices dropped by ₹200 to ₹88,900 per 10 grams, while silver prices increased by ₹500.
Gold and Silver Futures Fluctuations
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), April delivery gold prices increased by ₹199 to ₹86,032 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, May delivery silver prices rose by ₹377, reaching ₹97,919 per kilogram. In the international market, gold was priced at $2,921.94 per ounce and silver at $32.58 per ounce.
What is Gold Hallmarking?
Hallmarking confirms the purity of gold. 24-karat gold is marked 999, 22-karat gold is marked 916, 18-karat gold is marked 750, and 14-karat gold is marked 585. Always check for hallmarking when buying jewelry to ensure you receive pure gold.
How to Check Gold Purity?
If gold is marked with 916 hallmark, it is 91.6% pure. Similarly, 750 hallmark indicates 75% purity, 585 hallmark indicates 58.5% purity, and 999 hallmark indicates 99.9% purity. Verify this at the time of purchase.
