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Gold and Silver Prices Rise Today: Check Latest 24K Gold Rates and Silver Price Across Major Cities
Gold and Silver Price Today, August 18, 2026: Precious metal prices moved higher in the domestic bullion market on Tuesday, making it important for buyers to check the latest rates before purchasing jewellery, coins or bars. Both gold and silver recorded gains, with 24-carat gold moving above ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams and silver climbing to around ₹2.37 lakh per kilogram.
According to the rates provided, 24-carat gold increased by ₹609 to ₹1,55,115 per 10 grams, compared with ₹1,54,506 per 10 grams in the previous session. Silver also witnessed a strong upward move, gaining ₹1,476 to reach ₹2,37,400 per kilogram.
Actual retail prices, however, may differ from these indicative rates because of local taxes, dealer "right">24K Gold Price per 10 GramsDelhi₹1,55,280Mumbai₹1,55,115Kolkata₹1,55,115Chennai₹1,55,115Patna₹1,55,280Lucknow₹1,55,215Meerut₹1,55,115Ayodhya₹1,55,115Kanpur₹1,55,120Ghaziabad₹1,55,115Noida₹1,55,115Gurugram₹1,55,280Chandigarh₹1,55,115Jaipur₹1,55,115Ludhiana₹1,55,115Guwahati₹1,55,115Indore₹1,55,115Ahmedabad₹1,55,115Vadodara₹1,55,115Surat₹1,55,115Pune₹1,55,115Nagpur₹1,55,115Nashik₹1,55,115Bengaluru₹1,55,115Bhubaneswar₹1,55,115Raipur₹1,55,115Hyderabad₹1,55,115
Silver Price Jumps by ₹1,476
Silver also strengthened in the domestic market. The white metal gained ₹1,476 per kilogram, taking its price to approximately ₹2,37,400 per kg.
Unlike gold, where minor city-wise differences are visible, silver rates in the provided data are largely uniform across major markets.
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Patna, Lucknow, Meerut, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurugram, Chandigarh and Jaipur are quoting silver at around ₹2,37,400 per kilogram.
Similar prices have been reported for Ludhiana, Guwahati, Indore, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Raipur and Hyderabad.
How Much Have Gold and Silver Prices Changed?
The latest movement indicates gains in both precious metals.
| Precious Metal | Previous Price | Latest Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | ₹1,54,506/10g | ₹1,55,115/10g | +₹609 |
| Silver | ₹2,35,924/kg | ₹2,37,400/kg | +₹1,476 |
For consumers planning a large purchase, even a relatively small movement in the per-gram price of gold can make a noticeable difference in the final bill.
Why Do Gold Prices Differ Between Cities?
Gold does not necessarily sell at exactly the same rate throughout India. Local market conditions, transportation expenses, bullion association rates and dealer
