Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 21 August 2026: Gold at ₹161,030, Silver at ₹246,670 as Both Hit Fresh Highs
Gold and silver rates today in India, 21 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹161,030 per 10g and silver at ₹246,670 per kg, both hitting fresh highs as Comex surges sharply. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
24K gold is trading at ₹161,030 per 10 grams today, a fresh high. Silver has also surged to ₹246,670 per kilogram, its highest level yet. MCX gold jumped 0.80% to ₹160,700 per 10g, while MCX silver rose 0.95% to ₹245,552 per kg. Comex gold surged 1.11% to $4,622.00 an ounce and Comex silver gained 1.20%, with today's rally driven by a weaker dollar and falling global bond yields.
City-Wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 21 August 2026
| City | 22K Gold (per 10g) | 24K Gold (per 10g) | Silver (per kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Mumbai | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Chennai | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Hyderabad | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Bengaluru | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Kolkata | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Pune | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Lucknow | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
| Jaipur | ₹147,611 | ₹161,030 | ₹246,670 |
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 ₹161,030 per 10g today, its highest level yet. On MCX, gold is at ₹160,700 per 10g, up ₹1,275, or 0.80%. The session high was ₹160,950 and the low was ₹159,601. Comex gold is at $4,622.00 an ounce, up 1.11% on the day.
Gold has now gained 4% over the past week and more than 10% over the past month, extending its sharpest rally this year.
| Period | Price (₹/10g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 161,030 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 159,870 | 🟢▲ +0.73% |
| 1 Week Ago | 154,830 | 🟢▲ +4.00% |
| 1 Month Ago | 146,370 | 🟢▲ +10.02% |
| 1 Year Ago | 99,630 | 🟢▲ +61.63% |
Silver Rate Today: What Changed
Silver is at ₹246,670 per kg today, also a fresh high. On MCX, silver is at ₹245,552 per kg, up ₹2,309, or 0.95%. The session high was ₹246,229 and the low was ₹244,251. Comex silver is at $68.92 an ounce, up 1.20% on the day.
Silver has matched gold's pace this week, up nearly 4%, and remains up more than 115% over the past year.
| Period | Price (₹/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 246,670 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 244,410 | 🟢▲ +0.92% |
| 1 Week Ago | 237,230 | 🟢▲ +3.98% |
| 1 Month Ago | 227,690 | 🟢▲ +8.34% |
| 1 Year Ago | 114,260 | 🟢▲ +115.88% |
MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today
Gold Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 160,700 | 🟢▲ +1,275.00 (+0.80%) | 160,950 | 159,601 |
| Comex Gold ($/oz) | 4,622.00 | 🟢▲ +50.60 (+1.11%) | 4,624.70 | 4,565.50 |
Silver Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (₹/kg) | 245,552 | 🟢▲ +2,309.00 (+0.95%) | 246,229 | 244,251 |
| Comex Silver ($/oz) | 68.92 | 🟢▲ +0.82 (+1.20%) | 69.25 | 67.96 |
Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 21 August 2026, 12:35 IST.
Both MCX gold and silver are trading close to their session highs, reflecting strong buying interest to end the week. A weaker dollar and falling global bond yields are helping both metals attract fresh demand. Momentum looks firmly positive heading into next week.
Weekly Gold and Silver Performance
It has been a strong week for both metals, with gold and silver rising by almost the same margin and both closing at fresh highs.
| Metal | This Week's Close | Last Week's Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 161,030 | 154,830 | 🟢▲ +4.00% |
| Silver (₹/kg) | 246,670 | 237,230 | 🟢▲ +3.98% |
Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move
Here is what is driving prices today:
- Comex Gold Surges 1.11%: Gold on Comex jumped to $4,622.00 an ounce, helped by a weaker dollar and falling global bond yields.
- Comex Silver Gains 1.20%: Silver on Comex rose to $68.92 an ounce, closely tracking gold's rally today.
- MCX Gold Hits Fresh High: MCX gold rose 0.80% to ₹160,700 per 10g, touching a high of ₹160,950 during the session.
- MCX Silver Also at a Fresh High: MCX silver gained 0.95% to ₹245,552 per kg, its highest level yet.
- Weaker Dollar Lifts Both Metals: A softer dollar and lower bond yields are making gold and silver more attractive to global investors.
FAQs
Why did gold and silver both hit fresh highs in India today, 21 August 2026?
Both metals surged as Comex gold and silver rallied on a weaker dollar and falling global bond yields. MCX gold and silver followed closely, both touching fresh highs during the session.
Why are gold and silver rising at almost the same pace this week?
Gold is up 4.00% and silver is up 3.98% over the past week, an unusually close match between the two metals. This suggests the same global factors, a weaker dollar and lower bond yields, are driving both together.
Is it a good time to buy after both metals hit fresh highs?
Both metals hitting fresh highs together 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.
