# Silver jumps Rs 10,000, gold hits Rs 1.46 lakh on Dhanteras 2026-11-06T05:48:44+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet On Dhanteras, Friday, 6 November 2026, silver prices surged Rs 10,000 per kg in Patna and Ranchi, reaching Rs 2,10,100 and Rs 2,10,000 per kg respectively. Gold prices also rose sharply, with 24-carat gold in Patna hitting Rs 1,46,070 per 10 gm and in Ranchi Rs 1,46,020 per 10 gm, a jump of Rs 3,220 from the previous session. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association expects gold sales value to rise 12% this Dhanteras, though volume may be flat from 2025. Gem and Jewellery Council chairperson Rajesh Rokde projected jewellery sales value could grow 20 to 30%, citing advance bookings and salary availability at the month's start. These rates are indicative and exclude GST, making charges and other fees. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The price surge on Dhanteras, a peak buying day, means consumers in Patna and Ranchi face significantly higher costs for silver, with a Rs 10,000 per kg jump since the previous session, while gold also rose Rs 3,220 per 10 gm. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association expects gold sales value to rise 12% this Dhanteras, though volume may stay flat compared to 2025, and the Gem and Jewellery Council chairperson Rajesh Rokde projects jewellery sales value could increase 20 to 30%. These projections hinge on whether the recent price dip and salary availability sustain buyer interest, with actual sales data awaited after the festival. ## Coverage - prabhatkhabar.com Leads with price data and trade body projections, no government framing This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Dhanteras, India Bullion and Jewellers Association, Patna, Rajesh Rokde, Ranchi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/silver-jumps-rs-10000-gold-hits-rs-1-46-lakh-on-dhanteras/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/silver-jumps-rs-10000-gold-hits-rs-1-46-lakh-on-dhanteras/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/