Gold silver prices rise to all-time highs:Yellow metal rates increase to ₹1,32,710 per 10 gm; white metal crosses ₹1.95 lakh per kg mark for 1st time

Silver prices reached an all-time high on Friday, December 12, 2025. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), silver prices rose by ₹6,899 to reach ₹1,95,180 per kilogram. Previously, it was at ₹1,88,281 per kg on Thursday and ₹1,86,350 per kg on Wednesday. This means it has become more expensive by ₹13,888 in three days. Similarly, gold prices increased by ₹4,114 to reach respective all-time high of ₹1,32,710 per 10 grams on Friday. This year gold increased by ₹56,548 and silver by ₹1,09,163 3 Main Reasons for Rise in Silver Prices Silver could cross ₹2 lakh mark Kedia Advisory Director Ajay Kedia says that geopolitical tensions remain. This is supporting gold. This is increasing the demand for gold. In such a situation, gold can go up to ₹1.35 lakh per 10 grams this year. While silver can go beyond ₹2 lakh per kg mark. Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold with Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) hallmark. This number can be alphanumeric like this – 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 Jewelers Association website). The price of gold varies according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat.
4 reasons for different gold prices in different cities 1. Transportation Costs: Gold is a physical item, so there are costs involved in transporting it. Most imports are done by air. Then gold needs to be transported to the interior regions. Transportation costs include fuel, security, vehicles, staff expenses etc. 2. Volume of Gold Purchases: Gold demand varies by city and state. South India accounts for about 40% of India’s total gold consumption. Here sellers buy gold in bulk which leads to lower prices. Whereas in tier-2 cities, prices are higher. 3. Local Jewellery Association: Like in Tamil Nadu, the gold rate is determined by the Jewelers and Diamond Traders Association. Similarly, many other associations across the country set prices. 4. Gold Purchase Price: This is the biggest factor that affects gold rates in different cities. Jewellers who have purchased stock at lower prices can charge lower rates. ​