Business Desk – Gold Silver Rate Today: Gold and silver prices are witnessing a rise on August 26, 2026 amid fluctuations in the domestic and international commodity markets. On MCX, gold rose to Rs 1,63,064 per 10 grams. At the same time, silver is trading at Rs 2,45,619 per kg. Gold and Silver are also rising in the international market i.e. COMEX. According to IBJA, the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 1,62,040 per 10 grams.
Gold and silver today on MCX and COMEX
Today on MCX the price of gold became Rs 1,63,064 per 10 grams and silver became Rs 2,45,619 per kg. On the last trading day, gold on MCX had closed at Rs 1,63,029 and silver at Rs 2,44,328 per kg. That means today there is a rise in both the Precious Metals.
In the international COMEX market also, Gold Rate was recorded at $ 4,714.50 per ounce and Silver Rate was recorded at $ 69.345 per ounce. According to bullions.co.in, gold is at Rs 1,63,430 per 10 grams and silver is at Rs 2,45,540 per kg.
Price of 24 carat gold according to IBJA
According to Indian Bullion Jewelery Association i.e. IBJA, the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold is Rs 1,62,040. There may be slight variation in prices across platforms as local taxes, making charges and other charges vary.
Gold Rate in big cities
Today the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 16,374 per gram in Chennai, Agra, Mumbai and Kolkata. In Indore it is Rs 16,379 and in Delhi it is Rs 16,389 per gram. The price of 22 carat gold is Rs 15,009 per gram in Chennai, Agra, Mumbai and Kolkata, Rs 15,014 in Indore and Rs 15,024 in Delhi. The price of 18 carat gold is Rs 12,779 per gram in Chennai, Rs 12,285 in Indore, Rs 12,280 in Agra, Mumbai and Kolkata and Rs 12,295 per gram in Delhi.
What is the Silver Rate today?
The price of silver also remains high in major cities of the country. In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Agra and Indore, 1 kg silver is priced at Rs 2,59,900. Whereas in Chennai its price is Rs 2,64,900 per kg.
Why are the prices of gold and silver increasing?
Many global factors are working behind the rise in gold-silver prices. There is uncertainty in the market due to the changing conditions in the Middle East. Apart from this, the fall in Dollar Index and Bond Yields is providing support to assets considered as safe investments like gold.
The rise in crude oil prices in the international market and the possibility of US Fed Rate Cut are also influencing the direction of the commodity market. That is, at present the Gold and Silver Market is influenced by both domestic and global signals. In such a situation, investors and customers will keep an eye on the next movement of MCX and COMEX today.