Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 20 August 2026: Gold at ₹157,970, Silver at ₹238,360 as Gold Hits Fresh High

24K gold is trading at ₹157,970 per 10 grams today, a fresh high after a sharp rally on Comex. Silver is at ₹238,360 per kilogram. MCX gold eased 0.22% to ₹157,655 per 10g after touching a high of ₹158,750, while MCX silver rose 0.22% to ₹237,300 per kg. Comex gold surged to $4,526.30 an ounce even as it slipped 0.42% from its own intraday peak, and Comex silver added 1.07%, with today's move led by a sharp rally in gold this week.

City-wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 20 August 2026

Note: These rates are indicative. Jewellery prices add making charges and GST on top. Chennai typically carries a small premium over other cities.

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 19 August 2026: Gold at ₹154,400, Silver at ₹230,260 as Silver Slides

Gold and silver rates today in India, 19 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹154,400 per 10g and silver at ₹230,260 per kg, with silver sliding further as Comex weakens. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.

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Gold Price Today: What Changed

24K gold is at ₹157,970 per 10g today, its highest level yet. On MCX, gold is at ₹157,655 per 10g, down ₹341, or 0.22% on the day, after touching a high of ₹158,750. The session low was ₹157,551. Comex gold is at $4,526.30 an ounce, down 0.42% from its earlier high.

Gold has surged nearly 3% over the past week and more than 10% over the past month, making this one of its sharpest rallies this year.

Silver Rate Today: What Changed

Silver is at ₹238,360 per kg today. On MCX, silver is at ₹237,300 per kg, up ₹513, or 0.22%. The session high was ₹241,167, and the low was ₹237,100. Comex silver is at $66.53 an ounce, up 1.07% on the day.

Silver has gained more modestly than gold this week but remains sharply higher over the month and year, up more than 110% from a year ago.

MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today

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Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 20 August 2026, 17:30 IST.

MCX gold has pulled back slightly from its intraday high of ₹158,750, even as Comex gold holds close to a fresh record. Silver touched an intraday high of ₹241,167 before easing back, suggesting some profit-taking after gold's sharp weekly rally. Momentum still favours gold heading into the next session.

Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move

Here is what is driving prices today:

• Comex Gold Hits Fresh High: Gold on Comex surged to $4,526.30 an ounce, extending its sharp rally through this week.
• Gold Eases Slightly from Its Peak: Comex gold slipped 0.42% from its intraday high, and MCX gold followed with a similar 0.22% pullback.
• Comex Silver Adds 1.07%: Silver on Comex rose to $66.53 an ounce, though its weekly gain remains smaller than gold's.
• MCX Silver Touches ₹241,167: MCX silver hit a fresh intraday high before easing back to ₹237,300, up 0.22% on the day.
• Gold's Weekly Rally Outpaces Silver: Gold is up nearly 3% over the past week, well ahead of silver's 0.66% weekly gain.

FAQs

Why did gold hit a fresh high in India today, 20 August 2026?

Gold surged as Comex gold rallied sharply this week, taking 24K gold to ₹157,970 per 10g, its highest level yet. MCX gold touched an intraday high of ₹158,750 before easing back slightly.

Why is silver rising more slowly than gold right now?

Silver is up just 0.66% over the past week compared with gold's near 3% weekly gain, showing gold is leading this rally. Comex silver added 1.07% today, a smaller move than the sharp jump in Comex gold.

Is it a good time to buy gold after this sharp rally?

Gold's fast climb this week carries some risk of buying near a short term peak, so a staged approach is safer than buying all at once. Spreading purchases across a few sessions can help smooth out any pullback.