Gold, Silver Prices Skyrocket in Bhopal Amid Kharmas; Wedding Season Tension Rises

• Gold and silver prices are continuously surging in the new year, even during Kharmas, causing concern ahead of the wedding season.
• On Monday, January 5, gold in Bhopal rose by ₹1530 and silver by ₹6630, reflecting a turbulent international market and a strong dollar.
• Current prices in Bhopal are ₹137,610/10gm for gold and ₹243,270/1kg for silver (indicative, excluding charges).
• Experts' predictions of price stabilization after 2026 were defied as national prices also saw significant jumps on January 5.
• Local18 advises buying only Hallmarked gold, guaranteed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and to verify carat marks.

Why It Matters: Gold and silver prices are soaring, creating tension for wedding shoppers, with experts advising Hallmarked purchases.