Silver prices rise ₹13,117/kg, cross ₹2.32 lakh mark:Investors get 150% return by investing in white metal this year; Gold too scales to all-time high of ₹1.38 lakh/10 gm

Gold and silver prices trade at respective all-time high levels on Friday, December 26, 2025. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 1 kg silver increased by ₹13,117 to reach an all-time high of ₹2,32,100 per kg. Earlier on Wednesday, its price was ₹2,18,983/kg. Silver has become more expensive by ₹36,920 in ten days. On December 12, its price was ₹1,95,180 per kg. Silver has given more than 150% return so far this year. Meanwhile, the price of gold increased by ₹1,287 to reach ₹1,37,914 per 10 grams. Earlier on Wednesday, the price of gold was ₹1,36,627/10 grams. Why are rates different in different cities?
IBJA gold prices do not include 3% GST, making charges, and jewellers’ margin. That’s why city rates are different from this. RBI uses these rates to determine Sovereign Gold Bond rates. Many banks use it to set gold loan rates. This year gold increased by ₹61,752 and silver by ₹1,46,083 3 main reasons for gold rally 3 Main Reasons for Silver’s Rise Silver’s journey to above ₹2 lakh per kg mark Prices May Rise Further in Coming Days Kedia Advisory’s Director Ajay Kedia says that silver demand is currently strong and is expected to remain so. In such a scenario, silver prices could reach Rs 2.50 lakh per kilo by the end of this year. As for gold, its demand also remains strong. In this scenario, it could cross Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams by next year. By the end of this year, its price could reach Rs 1.40 lakh per kilo. Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark. This number can be alphanumeric like AZ4524. Hallmarking indicates how many carats the gold is. 2. Cross check prices: Cross check the correct weight of gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (like India Bullion and Jewellers Association website). Gold rates vary for 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat. 4 ways to identify genuine silver ​