Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 12 August 2026: Gold at ₹154,960, Silver at ₹240,040 as Both Rally Sharply
Gold and silver rates today in India, 12 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹154,960 per 10g and silver at ₹240,040 per kg, both surging as Comex rallies sharply higher. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
24K gold is trading at ₹154,960 per 10 grams today, up sharply. Silver has surged to ₹240,040 per kilogram, crossing the ₹240,000 mark for the first time. MCX gold rose 0.64% to ₹154,750 per 10g, while MCX silver jumped 1.47% to ₹239,125 per kg. Comex gold gained 0.61%, and Comex silver spiked 2.16%, and today's rally is being driven by fresh strength in Comex silver, which is pulling gold higher alongside it.
City-wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 12 August 2026
| City | 22K Gold (per 10g) | 24K Gold (per 10g) | Silver (per kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Mumbai | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Chennai | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Hyderabad | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Bengaluru | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Kolkata | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Pune | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Lucknow | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
| Jaipur | ₹142,047 | ₹154,960 | ₹240,040 |
Note: These rates are indicative. Jewellery prices add making charges and GST on top. Chennai typically carries a small premium over other cities.
Muskaan Kapoor
Gold Price Today: What Changed
24K gold is at ₹154,960 per 10g today. On MCX, gold is at ₹154,750 per 10g, up ₹985, or 0.64%. The session high was ₹155,147, and the low was ₹154,204. Comex gold is at $4,468.00 an ounce, up 0.61% on the day.
Gold has now gained across every comparison period, with the pace of the rally accelerating over the past month.
| Period | Price (₹/10g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 154,960 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 153,840 | 🟢▲ +0.73% |
| 1 Week Ago | 148,780 | 🟢▲ +4.15% |
| 1 Month Ago | 140,580 | 🟢▲ +10.23% |
| 1 Year Ago | 100,250 | 🟢▲ +54.57% |
Silver Rate Today: What Changed
Silver is at ₹240,040 per kg today, crossing the ₹240,000 mark for the first time. On MCX, silver is at ₹239,125 per kg, up ₹3,466, or 1.47%. The session high was ₹240,600 and the low was ₹236,500. Comex silver is at $66.34 an ounce, up 2.16% on the day.
Silver continues to outpace gold across every time frame, with a gain of more than 110% over the past year.
| Period | Price (₹/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 240,040 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 236,150 | 🟢▲ +1.65% |
| 1 Week Ago | 228,350 | 🟢▲ +5.12% |
| 1 Month Ago | 217,750 | 🟢▲ +10.24% |
| 1 Year Ago | 113,810 | 🟢▲ +110.91% |
MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today
Gold Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 154,750 | 🟢▲ +985.00 (+0.64%) | 155,147 | 154,204 |
| Comex Gold ($/oz) | 4,468.00 | 🟢▲ +26.90 (+0.61%) | 4,484.20 | 4,421.40 |
Silver Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (₹/kg) | 239,125 | 🟢▲ +3,466.00 (+1.47%) | 240,600 | 236,500 |
| Comex Silver ($/oz) | 66.34 | 🟢▲ +1.40 (+2.16%) | 66.98 | 64.81 |
Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 12 August 2026, 17:50 IST.
Both MCX gold and silver are trading close to their session highs, pointing to strong buying interest through the day. Silver's sharper move on Comex today suggests it is leading the rally, with gold following close behind. Momentum looks firmly in favour of further gains in the near term.
Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move
Here is what is driving prices today:
- Comex Silver Spikes 2.16%: Silver on Comex jumped to $66.34 an ounce, leading today's rally across both metals.
- Comex Gold Gains 0.61%: Gold on Comex rose to $4,468.00 an ounce, tracking the strength in silver.
- MCX Silver Crosses ₹239,000: MCX silver rose 1.47% to ₹239,125 per kg, its strongest one-day move this week.
- MCX Gold Tracks the Rally: MCX gold rose 0.64% to ₹154,750 per 10g, staying close to its session high.
- Silver Leads the Monthly Rally: Silver is up more than 10% over the past month, slightly ahead of gold's gain over the same period.
FAQs
Why did silver cross ₹240,000 per kg in India today?
Silver crossed the ₹240,000 mark for the first time after Comex silver spiked 2.16%, its biggest move in recent sessions. MCX silver followed with a 1.47% gain, pulling the retail rate higher too.
Why are gold and silver rallying together today, 12 August 2026?
Both metals gained as Comex silver led a broad rally that also lifted Comex gold by 0.61%. MCX gold and silver both tracked these international gains closely.
Is it a good time to buy silver after it crossed ₹240,000?
Silver is up more than 10% over the past month alone, so today's level reflects a fast and recent rally rather than a stable base. Spreading purchases across a few sessions is a safer approach than buying all at once at a fresh high.
