National Desk: Gold prices have witnessed slight relief today. After hitting multiple record highs in recent weeks, the rally in gold has paused, and prices have dropped across all categories—from 18 karat to 24 karat. In contrast, silver prices have surged sharply, surprising the market.

Latest Gold Prices

As of 6 December, rates in the bullion market are as follows:

• 24-karat gold: Down by ₹540, now priced at ₹1,30,150 per 10 grams
• 22-karat gold: Recorded at ₹1,19,300 per 10 grams
• 18-karat gold: Priced at ₹97,610 per 10 grams

A Roller-Coaster Year for Gold

Gold has seen extraordinary volatility over the past 14–16 months, with prices rising nearly 80% during this period.

• In August 2024, 24K gold was priced at ₹68,780 per 10 grams
• By October 2025, it surged to ₹1,35,000 per 10 grams

Silver Shines Bright

Unlike gold, silver prices have shown strong upward momentum.

• The price of 1 kg of silver climbed by ₹3,000, crossing the ₹1,90,000 mark.

Market analysts note that silver outperformed gold in returns over the past week, making it the standout performer in the precious metals segment.