Silver Price Soars ₹43,000 in a Week, Nears ₹2.5 Lakh in Patna

• Patna silver prices jumped ₹43,500/kg in 8 days, reaching ₹2,44,500/kg from ₹2,01,000/kg on Dec 20.
• The rapid surge makes silver unaffordable for many common people.
• Current 24-carat gold in Patna is ₹1,40,000/10g (₹1,42,200 with GST).
• 22-carat gold sells at ₹1,30,000/10g; 18-carat at ₹1,06,000/10g.
• 1 kg silver is ₹2,44,000 (₹2,51,320 with GST); hallmarked silver jewelry at ₹2,40,000 (₹2,47,200 with GST).

Why It Matters: Patna sees silver prices surge by ₹43,000 in a week, making it nearly ₹2.5 lakh/kg and less accessible.