Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 18 September 2026: Gold at ₹154,360, Silver at ₹240,670 as Both Climb
Gold and silver rates today in India, 18 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹154,360 per 10g and silver at ₹240,670 per kg, both climbing as Comex silver surges again. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
24K gold is trading at ₹154,360 per 10 grams today, climbing further as this week's recovery continues into Friday's session. Silver has surged even more, jumping to ₹240,670 per kilogram and now up more than 2.5% over the past week alone. MCX gold rose 0.47% to ₹153,700 per 10g while MCX silver jumped 1.09% to ₹240,798 per kg, and Comex gold added 0.27% to $4,411.40 an ounce while Comex silver spiked 1.79% to $67.28, with silver clearly leading the charge again as falling oil prices and a weaker dollar helped precious metals recover even after the US Federal Reserve's latest rate hike.
City-wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 18 September 2026
| City | 22K Gold (per 10g) | 24K Gold (per 10g) | Silver (per kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹140,406 | ₹153,170 | ₹237,230 |
| Mumbai | ₹140,644 | ₹153,430 | ₹237,640 |
| Chennai | ₹141,057 | ₹153,880 | ₹238,330 |
| Kolkata | ₹140,644 | ₹153,430 | ₹237,330 |
Note: Jewellery prices add making charges and GST on top. Chennai carries the highest rates today among these cities, with Delhi the lowest. Kolkata's gold figures are inferred from the same city tier as Mumbai, since only its silver rate was independently reported today.
Muskaan Kapoor
Gold Price Today: What Changed
24K gold is at ₹154,360 per 10g today. On MCX, gold is at ₹153,700 per 10g, up ₹719, or 0.47%. The session high was ₹154,600 and the low was ₹152,171. Comex gold is at $4,411.40 an ounce, up 0.27% on the day.
Gold is now up close to 0.75% over the past week, though it remains down more than 2.5% over the past month, while still holding a strong gain of nearly 41% for the year.
| Period | Price (₹/10g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 154,360 | N/A |
| 1 Day Ago | 153,710 | 🟢▲ +0.42% |
| 1 Week Ago | 153,240 | 🟢▲ +0.73% |
| 1 Month Ago | 158,390 | 🔴▼ -2.54% |
| 1 Year Ago | 109,530 | 🟢▲ +40.93% |
Silver Rate Today: What Changed
Silver is at ₹240,670 per kg today. On MCX, silver is at ₹240,798 per kg, up ₹2,593, or 1.09%. The session high was ₹243,047 and the low was ₹238,173. Comex silver is at $67.28 an ounce, up 1.79% on the day.
Silver's weekly gain has widened to more than 2.5%, well ahead of gold's pace, and it remains up close to 89% over the past year.
| Period | Price (₹/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 240,670 | N/A |
| 1 Day Ago | 238,070 | 🟢▲ +1.09% |
| 1 Week Ago | 234,650 | 🟢▲ +2.57% |
| 1 Month Ago | 237,840 | 🟢▲ +1.19% |
| 1 Year Ago | 127,070 | 🟢▲ +89.40% |
MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today
Gold Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 153,700 | 🟢▲ +719.00 (+0.47%) | 154,600 | 152,171 |
| Comex Gold ($/oz) | 4,411.40 | 🟢▲ +11.70 (+0.27%) | 4,439.80 | 4,372.20 |
Silver Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (₹/kg) | 240,798 | 🟢▲ +2,593.00 (+1.09%) | 243,047 | 238,173 |
| Comex Silver ($/oz) | 67.28 | 🟢▲ +1.18 (+1.79%) | 67.90 | 65.74 |
Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 18 September 2026, 18:55 IST.
MCX silver is once again outpacing MCX gold, extending a pattern seen through much of this week. Silver touched an intraday high of ₹243,047 before easing back slightly. Momentum still looks firmly in favour of both metals heading into next week.
Weekly Gold and Silver Performance
Both metals closed the week higher, with silver's gain well ahead of gold's.
| Metal | This Week's Close | Last Week's Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 154,360 | 153,240 | 🟢▲ +0.73% |
| Silver (₹/kg) | 240,670 | 234,650 | 🟢▲ +2.57% |
Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move
Here is what is driving prices today:
- Comex Silver Surges 1.79%: Silver on Comex jumped to $67.28 an ounce, extending its lead over gold this week.
- Comex Gold Adds 0.27%: Gold on Comex rose modestly to $4,411.40 an ounce, a quieter session compared with silver.
- MCX Silver Outpaces Gold: MCX silver rose 1.09% to ₹240,798 per kg, more than double gold's 0.47% gain.
- Falling Oil and a Weaker Dollar Help Metals: Lower oil prices and dollar weakness supported precious metals even after the US Fed's latest rate hike.
- Silver Leads the Weekly Rally: Silver is up more than 2.5% for the week, well ahead of gold's 0.73% gain.
FAQs
Why is silver outperforming gold this week in India?
Silver is up more than 2.5% over the past week compared with gold's 0.73% gain, with Comex silver rising 1.79% today alone against gold's 0.27%. Falling oil prices and a weaker dollar have helped silver more than gold in recent sessions.
Why did gold and silver rise even after the US Fed's rate hike?
Falling oil prices and a weaker dollar offset the impact of the rate hike, helping both metals recover through the week. Comex gold and silver both moved higher today despite the less supportive rate backdrop.
Is silver a better buy than gold this week?
Silver has clearly outperformed gold this week, gaining more than 2.5% against gold's 0.73% rise. Both remain reasonable options for a staged purchase, though silver's momentum has been stronger recently.
