Today, on Saturday, in the bullion market, the rate for 22-carat gold is trending at Rs 66,650, while for 24-carat gold, it’s Rs 72,700 per 10 grams. Additionally, the rate for 1 kilogram of silver is Rs 85,500.
Gold and silver prices are witnessing a significant drop today, April 13, after a continuous increase. The price of gold has decreased by Rs 760 per 10 grams, while the price of silver has dropped by Rs 1000 per kilogram. With these new rates, the price of gold has crossed Rs 72,000 and silver has crossed Rs 85,000.
Let’s take a look at the fresh rates for 18, 22, and 24-carat gold in different cities
April 13 Gold and Silver Rates
In Delhi’s bullion market, the rates for 10 grams of gold are as follows:
- 22-carat gold: Rs 66,650
- 24-carat gold: Rs 72,700
And the rate for 1 kilogram of silver is Rs 85,500.
Here are the rates for 18, 22, and 24-carat gold in various cities
- In Bhopal and Indore: Rs 66,450 for 10 grams of gold
- In Jaipur, Lucknow, and Delhi: Rs 66,650 for 10 grams of gold
- In Hyderabad, Kerala, Kolkata, Mumbai: Rs 66,500 for 10 grams of gold
- In Chennai: Rs 73,960 for 10 grams of gold
Before purchasing gold, here are 5 important things to consider
- Look for the Hallmark provided by the Indian Standard Organization (ISO) to identify the purity of gold.
- Gold is typically sold in 20 and 22-carat, but some also use 18-carat gold for jewellery.
- The purity of gold is indicated by numbers such as 999 for 24-carat, 958 for 23-carat, and 916 for 22-carat gold.
- 24-carat gold is 99.9% pure, while 22-carat gold is approximately 91% pure.
- 22-carat gold jewellery contains 9% other metals like copper, silver, or zinc to make the jewellery more durable.
Before making any purchases, it’s advisable to thoroughly research and verify the current rates and purity of gold and silver.