Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 15 August 2026: 24K Gold at ₹154,830, Silver at ₹237,230 as Rates Hold Steady on Independence Day Holiday
Gold and silver rates today in India, 15 August 2026. 24K gold holds at ₹154,830 per 10g and silver stays at ₹237,230 per kg, unchanged as MCX is shut for the Independence Day holiday. City wise rates and MCX data are inside.
Gold Rate and Silver Rate in India Today
Gold holds at ₹154,830 per 10 grams today. Silver stays at ₹237,230 per kg. Both metals are unchanged from Friday's close. MCX is shut today for the Independence Day holiday, with no evening session, so there is no live trading. Bullion associations have not revised rates, and prices simply carry forward from Friday's session.
City Wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 15 August 2026
| City | 22K Gold (10g) | 24K Gold (10g) | Silver (1kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹141,433 | ₹154,290 | ₹236,400 |
| Mumbai | ₹141,671 | ₹154,550 | ₹236,800 |
| Chennai | ₹142,083 | ₹155,000 | ₹237,490 |
| Hyderabad | ₹141,900 | ₹154,800 | ₹237,180 |
| Bengaluru | ₹141,790 | ₹154,680 | ₹236,990 |
| Kolkata | ₹141,488 | ₹154,350 | ₹236,490 |
| Pune | ₹141,671 | ₹154,550 | ₹236,800 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹141,863 | ₹154,760 | ₹237,120 |
| Lucknow | ₹141,708 | ₹154,590 | ₹236,870 |
| Jaipur | ₹141,653 | ₹154,530 | ₹236,770 |
Rates are indicative. Jewellery prices add making charges and GST. Chennai typically carries a premium over other cities.
Shubham Kumar
Gold Price Today: What Changed
Gold is unchanged today at ₹154,830 per 10g, holding at Friday's closing level. MCX had settled at ₹154,590 on Friday, up ₹1,124 or 0.73% from Thursday's close. Friday's session moved between a high of ₹154,950 and a low of ₹151,923. Comex gold closed Friday at $4,432.00 an ounce, up 0.26%.
Over the past month, gold is up nearly 10%. Over the past year, it has climbed more than 54%.
| Period | Price (₹/10g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 154,830 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 154,830 | ⚪ +0.00% |
| 1 Week Ago | 152,150 | 🟢▲ +1.76% |
| 1 Month Ago | 140,790 | 🟢▲ +9.97% |
| 1 Year Ago | 100,370 | 🟢▲ +54.26% |
Silver Rate Today: What Changed
Silver is also unchanged today at ₹237,230 per kg. MCX silver had settled at ₹236,272 on Friday, up ₹348 or 0.15%, between a high of ₹237,822 and a low of ₹231,550. Comex silver closed Friday at $64.83 an ounce, down 0.26%.
Silver is up nearly 10% over the past month and has more than doubled over the past year.
| Period | Price (₹/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 237,230 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 237,230 | ⚪ +0.00% |
| 1 Week Ago | 232,640 | 🟢▲ +1.97% |
| 1 Month Ago | 216,040 | 🟢▲ +9.81% |
| 1 Year Ago | 114,990 | 🟢▲ +106.30% |
MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today
MCX is shut for Independence Day. Figures below are Friday's final close, carried forward.
| Metal | Price (Fri Close) | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 154,590 | 🟢▲ +1,124 (+0.73%) | 154,950 | 151,923 |
| Comex Gold ($/oz) | 4,432.00 | 🟢▲ +11.60 (+0.26%) | 4,454.60 | 4,365.50 |
| Metal | Price (Fri Close) | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (₹/kg) | 236,272 | 🟢▲ +348 (+0.15%) | 237,822 | 231,550 |
| Comex Silver ($/oz) | 64.83 | 🔴▼ -0.17 (-0.26%) | 65.89 | 63.65 |
Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 15 Aug 2026, 18:20 PM IST.
Friday's close was firm, with gold up 0.73% and silver up 0.15% on MCX ahead of the long weekend. With markets shut today, fresh price cues will only come once trading resumes.
Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move
There is no real "move" today. Here is why rates are flat:
• MCX Shut for Independence Day: Commodity markets in India are fully closed today, so there is no fresh trading to move gold or silver prices.
• Rates Carried Forward from Friday: Bullion associations have not issued a new rate list today, so prices simply hold at Friday's closing level.
• Gold Ended Friday Higher: MCX gold settled at ₹154,590, up 0.73% from Thursday, as buyers stepped in before the long weekend.
• Comex Also Firmed Up: Gold on Comex closed at $4,432 an ounce, up 0.26%, supporting today's carried-forward rate.
• Silver Lagged Gold's Gain: MCX silver rose a modest 0.15% on Friday, well behind gold's 0.73% move.
Should You Buy Gold or Silver Now
Gold is up nearly 10% this month and over 54% this year. Silver is up almost 10% this month and has more than doubled this year. Both metals remain in a strong uptrend, and today's flat rate does not change that picture.
A holiday with unchanged prices is actually a calm day to plan a purchase, since you know the rate will not move until markets reopen. Jewellers and bullion dealers are open today even though MCX is shut.
If you are buying in bulk, spread it over a few sessions once trading resumes rather than buying it all in one go. This keeps you from being locked into a single price point.
Always check for a BIS hallmark on gold jewellery, with the six digit HUID number on the piece and the bill. For silver, check for the 999 or 925 purity mark before you buy.
FAQs
Why are gold and silver rates unchanged in India today?
Today is a national holiday for Independence Day, and MCX is shut. Bullion associations have not issued a fresh rate list, so today's prices simply carry forward from Friday's close.
Is MCX open on 15 August?
No. MCX and other Indian commodity exchanges stay fully closed on 15 August for Independence Day, with no evening session either. Normal trading resumes on the next working day.
Should I wait for the market to reopen before buying gold or silver?
You do not need to wait. Jewellers and bullion dealers are open on the holiday even though MCX is shut, and today's rate matches Friday's close. If you plan to buy, spreading your purchase over a few sessions once trading resumes is still the safer approach.
