Gold Rate Today 19 Oct: On Sunday, the day of Choti Diwali, gold and silver prices fluctuated wildly in bullion markets across the country. In some cities, gold and silver prices reached their highest levels ever. In particular, the price of 24-carat gold surpassed ₹1.31 lakh per 10 grams. Silver, meanwhile, reached ₹1.90 lakh per kilogram.
Gold Rate Today 19 Oct: Gold prices in major cities of the country, price of 22 carat gold (per 10 grams)
| City | Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹98,290 |
| Mumbai and Kolkata | ₹98,140 |
| Bhopal and Indore | ₹98,190 |
| Chennai | ₹99,000 |
| Bhopal and Indore | ₹1,30,910 |
| Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh | ₹1,31,010 |
| Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kerala, Bengaluru | ₹1,30,860 |
| Chennai | ₹1,30,910 |
Silver Rate Today 19 Oct: Silver Price (per kilogram)
| City | Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad | ₹1,72,000 |
| Bhopal and Indore | ₹1,85,000 |
| Chennai, Hyderabad, Madurai, Kerala, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam | ₹1,90,000 |
How to identify real and pure gold?
Hallmarking is carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to identify the purity of gold. This allows consumers to identify genuine and pure gold.
Gold Silver Rate Today 19 Oct: Hallmarking and Purity of Gold
| Carat | Accuracy (%) | Hallmark Code |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 99.9% | 999 |
| 22 | 91.6% | 916 |
| 21 | 87.5% | 875 |
| 18 | 75.0% | 750 |
It’s worth noting that 24-carat gold is the purest, but it’s not used for jewelry. 22- or 18-carat gold is generally used for jewelry.
Silver Purity and Hallmark
Hallmarking has also been implemented on silver jewelry since September 1, 2025, but it is not completely mandatory. Every silver item has a 6-digit HUID code. BIS has set different standards for silver purity, such as: 800, 835, 900, 925, 970, 990. For example: 925 means the silver is 92.5% pure.
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