Gold crossed 77 thousand for the first time: Price increased by Rs 522 per 10 grams, silver also increased by Rs 335 per kg.

The price of gold has crossed Rs 77,000 per 10 grams for the first time. According to the data of India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), today (Friday, October 18) gold has become costlier by Rs 522 and stands at Rs 77,332.

At the same time, silver is being sold at Rs 91935 per kg with an increase of Rs 335. A day before this, silver was at Rs 91,600. The all-time high of silver is Rs 94,280 per kg which it made on 29 May 2024.

Gold price in 4 metros and Bhopal

Note: Data from India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA) gives the average prices of gold and silver in the country. Whereas, the prices of metros or other cities are taken from jewelers.

Keep these 3 things in mind while buying gold

1. Buy only certified gold Always buy certified gold bearing the hallmark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). There is a 6 digit hallmark code on gold. This is called Hallmark Unique Identification Number i.e. HUID. This number is alphanumeric i.e. something like this – AZ4524. Through hallmarking it is possible to find out how many carats a gold is.

2. Cross check the price Cross-check the correct weight of 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 jewelery is not made from it because it is very soft.

3. Do not pay cash, take bill While buying gold, it is better to make payment through UPI (like BHIM app) and digital banking instead of cash payment. If you want, you can also make payment through debit or credit card. After this don't forget to take the bill. If ordering online then definitely check the packaging.