There is a continuous increase in the prices of gold and silver in the country, and on January 21, precious metals have reached new highs. Due to international market developments, fluctuations in the dollar, and the growing trend of investors towards safe investments, there has been a significant increase in the prices of gold and silver. This has a direct impact on both ordinary consumers and investors. On January 21, the price of 24-carat gold per gram in India was recorded at 14,979 rupees. Similarly, the price of 22-carat gold is 13,731 rupees per gram, and the price of 18-carat gold is 11,235 rupees. If we consider per 10 grams, the price of 22-carat gold is 137,310 rupees, the price of 24-carat gold is 149,790 rupees, and the price of 18-carat gold is 112,350 rupees.
On January 20, the price of 24-carat gold per gram was 14,625 rupees, while 22-carat gold was sold at 13,406 rupees and 18-carat gold at 10,969 rupees per gram. This means that within just one day, the price of gold per gram has increased by hundreds of rupees. A significant increase has also been recorded in the price per 10 grams, with 24-carat gold rising from 146,250 rupees to 149,790 rupees. A substantial increase in the price of silver has also been observed over the past three days. On January 21, the price of silver per gram was 320.10 rupees, with the price per kilogram at 320,100 rupees. On January 20, this rate was 305,100 rupees per kilo, while on January 19, silver was sold at 294,900 rupees per kilo. This means that within just three days, the price of silver has increased by a whopping 16,000 rupees, which is considered surprising for the market.
Considering the cities, in Mumbai, Pune, and Kerala, the price of 22-carat gold per 10 grams today is 1,37,310 rupees, the price of 24-carat gold is 1,49,790 rupees, and the price of 18-carat gold is 1,12,350 rupees. The same rates apply in Nagpur and Hyderabad today, indicating almost uniformity in gold prices across the country. As the wedding season is currently underway, the rising gold prices are putting a strain on customers' pockets. However, according to experts, given the global economic uncertainty and inflation, investment in gold and silver is considered safe, so the possibility of prices remaining at a high level in the future cannot be ruled out.