Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 17 August 2026: Gold at ₹155,630, Silver at ₹238,690 as Both Hold Firm
Gold and silver rates today in India, 17 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹155,630 per 10g and silver at ₹238,690 per kg, both edging higher as Comex holds firm near record levels. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
24K gold is trading at ₹155,630 per 10 grams today, edging higher. Silver is at ₹238,690 per kilogram, also up. MCX gold rose 0.55% to ₹155,358 per 10g, while MCX silver gained 0.75% to ₹237,685 per kg. Comex gold added 0.49% and Comex silver rose 1.13%, and today's move extends the steady climb both metals have shown through August.
City Wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 17 August 2026
| City | 22K Gold (per 10g) | 24K Gold (per 10g) | Silver (per kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Mumbai | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Chennai | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Hyderabad | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Bengaluru | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Kolkata | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Pune | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Lucknow | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
| Jaipur | ₹142,661 | ₹155,630 | ₹238,690 |
Note: These rates are indicative. Jewellery prices add making charges and GST on top. Chennai typically carries a small premium over other cities.
Shubham Kumar
Gold Price Today: What Changed
24K gold is at ₹155,630 per 10g today. On MCX, gold is at ₹155,358 per 10g, up ₹852, or 0.55%. The session high was ₹156,155 and the low was ₹154,682. Comex gold is at $4,459.10 an ounce, up 0.49% on the day.
Gold has gained across every comparison period, with the fastest pace of increase seen over the past month.
| Period | Price (₹/10g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 155,630 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 154,860 | 🟢▲ +0.50% |
| 1 Week Ago | 153,340 | 🟢▲ +1.49% |
| 1 Month Ago | 141,610 | 🟢▲ +9.90% |
| 1 Year Ago | 100,390 | 🟢▲ +55.03% |
Silver Rate Today: What Changed
Silver is at ₹238,690 per kg today. On MCX, silver is at ₹237,685 per kg, up ₹1,761, or 0.75%. The session high was ₹238,700, and the low was ₹237,008. Comex silver is at $65.85 an ounce, up 1.13% on the day.
Silver has gained steadily too, though its weekly rise has been more modest compared with the sharp jump over the past month.
| Period | Price (₹/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 238,690 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 237,270 | 🟢▲ +0.60% |
| 1 Week Ago | 237,840 | 🟢▲ +0.36% |
| 1 Month Ago | 216,860 | 🟢▲ +10.07% |
| 1 Year Ago | 115,010 | 🟢▲ +107.54% |
MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today
Gold Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 155,358 | 🟢▲ +852.00 (+0.55%) | 156,155 | 154,682 |
| Comex Gold ($/oz) | 4,459.10 | 🟢▲ +21.80 (+0.49%) | 4,473.20 | 4,422.30 |
Silver Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (₹/kg) | 237,685 | 🟢▲ +1,761.00 (+0.75%) | 238,700 | 237,008 |
| Comex Silver ($/oz) | 65.85 | 🟢▲ +0.74 (+1.13%) | 66.40 | 64.85 |
Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 17 August 2026, 17:05 IST.
Both MCX gold and silver are trading close to their session highs, pointing to steady buying interest to start the week. Gold's monthly pace of gains remains stronger than its weekly move, suggesting the rally has been building gradually rather than in a single sharp burst. The near-term trend still looks positive for both metals.
Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move
Here is what is driving prices today:
- Comex Gold Adds 0.49%: Gold on Comex rose to $4,459.10 an ounce, extending its steady climb through August.
- Comex Silver Gains 1.13%: Silver on Comex outpaced gold today, continuing its strong run over the past month.
- MCX Gold Tracks the Move: MCX gold rose 0.55% to ₹155,358 per 10g, staying close to its session high.
- MCX Silver Holds Near Highs: MCX silver gained 0.75% to ₹237,685 per kg, just below its session high of ₹238,700.
- Monthly Rally Still Building: Both metals are up close to 10% over the past month, a much sharper pace than their weekly gains.
FAQs
Why are gold and silver prices rising steadily in India today, 17 August 2026?
Both metals are extending a steady climb through August, with Comex gold and silver adding modest gains today. MCX gold and silver followed closely, staying near their session highs.
Why has silver's monthly gain been sharper than its weekly gain?
Silver rose only 0.36% over the past week but is up more than 10% over the past month, showing most of the gains came earlier in this stretch. Today's move adds only a modest amount to that monthly rise.
Is now a good time to buy gold or silver given the steady rally?
Both metals are climbing gradually rather than spiking sharply, which makes today a reasonably calm entry point. Spreading purchases across a few sessions is still a safer approach than buying all at once.
