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Gold and Silver Rate: 10 grams of gold surpasses 1.5 lakh, silver also shines brightly; check the latest rates for both.
Gold Silver Price Today Live, 16 April 2026: Today, 24 carat gold has become costlier by Rs 1420 in the country, due to which the price has crossed the level of Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams.
Gold and silver prices in India today
Gold and Silver Price Today Live: Gold and silver prices are rising in India today, April 16. The surge comes amid reports of easing tensions between the US and Iran and rising demand due to the festival of Akshaya Tritiya (April 19).
Today, the price of 24-carat gold in the country has increased by ₹1,420, surpassing ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams. Similarly, the rate per 10 grams of 24-carat gold is ₹1,55,360, 22-carat gold is ₹1,42,410, and 18-carat gold is ₹1,16,520. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on April 19th. Buying gold on this occasion is considered auspicious. The rise in prices is due to increased advance demand from jewelers and customers.
gold price today
| City | 24 Carat Gold Price (per 10 grams) | 22 Carat Gold Price (per 10 grams) |
| Delhi | 1,55,510 | 1,42,560 |
| Mumbai | 1,55,360 | 1,42,410 |
| Kolkata | 1,55,360 | 1,42,410 |
| Chennai | 1,56,230 | 1,43,210 |
| Bengaluru | 1,55,360 | 1,42,410 |
| Hyderabad | 1,55,360 | 1,42,410 |
| Ahmedabad | 1,55,410 | 1,42,460 |
| Pune | 1,55,360 | 1,42,410 |
| Lucknow | 1,55,510 | 1,42,560 |
It's important to note that the above rates do not include GST (3%), TCS, or making charges. Adding these could result in a 10-15% increase in the bill. Always look for the BIS Hallmark when purchasing gold to guarantee its purity.
These are also the reasons for the increase in gold prices.
- The weakening of the dollar in the international market also increases gold prices . When the dollar weakens, it becomes cheaper for those holding other currencies, such as the rupee, to purchase gold. This suddenly increases demand and automatically increases prices. Today, the dollar index is seeing a weakness of 0.15-0.20 percent.
- Improved inflation in the US and expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut have weakened dollar demand, reducing safe-haven holdings.
- While news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran is making headlines these days, concerns about global economic stability remain. This is why people are betting on gold as a safe-haven investment, with prices reaching 4,845 per ounce.
Silver price
Silver prices in India have also seen a strong recovery today. Silver is now trading at record highs again. Today, April 16th, the price of silver per kilogram is ₹270,100 and per 10 grams is ₹2701.
