Business Desk – Gold-Silver Prices Rise: Just before Rakshabandhan, a rise is being seen in the Gold-Silver Price Today. On August 27, 2026, the prices of gold and silver have increased from the international commodity market to the domestic market. Rakhi festival is on 28th August, hence shopping in the markets is expected to increase, but the rise in prices has increased the budget of the customers. MCX Gold rose by 0.67% to Rs 1,60,728 per 10 grams and Silver rose by 1.67% to Rs 2,42,186 per kg.
Rise again today after fall on Wednesday
There have been fluctuations in the prices of gold and silver for the last two days. There was a rise in gold on Wednesday morning, but till market close a decline was recorded in both the precious metals. On Wednesday, gold closed at Rs 1,59,000 per 10 grams and silver at Rs 2,39,000 per kg on MCX. After this, the prices of both have increased again on Thursday.
What is the price of 999 purity gold?
According to the Indian Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of gold of 999 purity is Rs 16,134 per gram. Whereas 22 carat gold is at Rs 15,747 per gram and 20 carat gold is at Rs 14,359 per gram. Based on these rates, the price of 10 grams of 999 purity gold comes to around Rs 1,61,340. According to Bullions.co.in, the price of gold is Rs 1,59,400 per 10 grams and silver is Rs 2,40,200 per kilogram.
Gold Rate in big cities
There is also a slight difference in the price of 24 carat gold according to the cities. The price of 24 carat gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Patna, Bengaluru and Hyderabad is Rs 16,374 per gram. In Delhi it is Rs 16,389 per gram.
Talking about 22 carat gold, the price in Chennai, Mumbai, Patna, Bengaluru and Hyderabad is Rs 15,009 per gram, while in Delhi it is Rs 15,024 per gram. The price of 18 carat gold is Rs 12,779 per gram in Chennai, Rs 12,280 in Mumbai, Patna, Bengaluru and Hyderabad and Rs 12,295 per gram in Delhi. These rates are as per Goodreturns.
How much is silver per kg today?
Talking about Silver Price Today, silver is at Rs 2,59,900 per kg in Delhi, Bengaluru and Patna. Whereas in Chennai its price is Rs 2,64,900 per kg. That means, there is a difference in the price of silver depending on the city.
Gold and silver shine in the international market also
The prices of gold and silver have also increased in the international commodity market COMEX. Gold rate increased by 0.68% to $ 4,683.80 an ounce. Whereas the Silver Rate jumped by 1.74% and reached $69.210 per ounce. Profit booking and the changing situation in the Middle East were considered to be the reasons behind the fall in the market on Wednesday. On Thursday, buying was seen again in precious metals amid the fall in the dollar index and bond yields.
Gold and silver purchases may increase on Rakhi
Due to Rakshabandhan on 28th August, the purchase of jewelery and gifts is expected to increase. In such a situation, the rise in gold price and silver price can have a direct impact on the purchases of customers. For customers buying gold, today's price is costlier than Wednesday, while a rise in silver has also been recorded.