By News Desk 
If you’re planning to buy gold or silver ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, it’s important to check the latest market prices first. Today, Monday, a significant shift has been recorded in the prices of both precious metals. Gold has become cheaper by ₹630 per 10 grams, while silver has dropped by ₹100 per kilogram. Following this fall, gold is trading close to ₹97,000, and silver is hovering around ₹1 lakh per kg.
Current Gold and Silver Rates (28 April 2025)
As per the latest data from the bullion market, here are today’s gold and silver rates:
- 22 Carat Gold: ₹89,550 per 10 grams
- 24 Carat Gold: ₹97,680 per 10 grams
- 18 Carat Gold: ₹73,270 per 10 grams
- Silver: ₹1,00,000 per kilogram
18 Carat Gold Prices in Major Cities
- Delhi bullion market: ₹73,270
- Kolkata and Mumbai markets: ₹73,150
- Indore and Bhopal: ₹73,190
- Chennai market: ₹74,050
22 Carat Gold Prices Today
- Bhopal and Indore: ₹89,450 per 10 grams
- Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow: ₹89,550 per 10 grams
- Hyderabad, Kerala, Kolkata, and Mumbai: ₹89,400 per 10 grams
24 Carat Gold Prices in Different Cities
- Bhopal and Indore: ₹97,580 per 10 grams
- Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh: ₹97,680 per 10 grams
- Hyderabad, Kerala, Bangalore, Mumbai: ₹97,530 per 10 grams
- Chennai: ₹97,530 per 10 grams
Latest Silver Rates Today
- Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Delhi: ₹1,01,800 per kg
- Chennai, Madurai, Hyderabad, and Kerala: ₹1,11,800 per kg
- Bhopal and Indore: ₹1,01,800 per kg
How to Verify the Purity of Gold
When buying gold, checking its purity is crucial. Here’s how you can ensure authenticity:
- 24 Carat Gold: 99.9% pure and usually marked as 999.
- 22 Carat Gold: Approximately 91% pure, marked as 916.
- Hallmarking: Certified by the Indian Standard Organization (ISO), hallmarks guarantee gold purity.
- Other purity marks:
- 23 Carat: 958
- 21 Carat: 875
- 18 Carat: 750
Note:
24 carat gold is too soft for jewelry making and is usually available in the form of coins and bars. Most jewelry is made from 18, 20, or 22 carat gold, which mixes metals like copper, silver, and zinc for strength.
Important Reminder:
The rates mentioned above are indicative and do not include GST, TCS, or making charges. For exact and final prices, always consult your local jeweler.