Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 24 August 2026: Gold at ₹164,730, Silver at ₹247,900 as Gold Surges, Silver Steady
Gold and silver rates today in India, 24 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹164,730 per 10g, a fresh high, while silver holds steady at ₹247,900 per kg. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
24K gold is trading at ₹164,730 per 10 grams today, a fresh high. Silver is holding nearly flat at ₹247,900 per kilogram. MCX gold jumped 1.18% to ₹164,350 per 10g, while MCX silver rose just 0.05% to ₹246,719 per kg. Comex gold surged 1.21% to $4,737.20 an ounce, its own fresh high, while Comex silver barely moved, up only 0.06%, and today's move is being led entirely by gold.
City Wise Gold and Silver Rate Today in India, 24 August 2026
| City | 22K Gold (per 10g) | 24K Gold (per 10g) | Silver (per kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Mumbai | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Chennai | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Hyderabad | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Bengaluru | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Kolkata | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Pune | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Lucknow | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
| Jaipur | ₹151,003 | ₹164,730 | ₹247,900 |
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 ₹164,730 per 10g today, another fresh high. On MCX, gold is at ₹164,350 per 10g, up ₹1,912, or 1.18%. The session high was ₹164,773 and the low was ₹162,001. Comex gold is at $4,737.20 an ounce, up 1.21% on the day, also a fresh high.
Gold has now gained close to 5.5% over the past week and nearly 15% over the past month, one of its sharpest rallies this year.
| Period | Price (₹/10g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 164,730 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 162,810 | 🟢▲ +1.18% |
| 1 Week Ago | 156,210 | 🟢▲ +5.45% |
| 1 Month Ago | 143,760 | 🟢▲ +14.59% |
| 1 Year Ago | 100,650 | 🟢▲ +63.67% |
Silver Rate Today: What Changed
Silver is at ₹247,900 per kg today. On MCX, silver is at ₹246,719 per kg, up just ₹122, or 0.05%. The session high was ₹248,800 and the low was ₹244,815, a fairly wide range for such a small net move. Comex silver is at $69.58 an ounce, up only 0.06% on the day.
Silver has lagged well behind gold today, though it remains up strongly over the month and year.
| Period | Price (₹/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 247,900 | — |
| 1 Day Ago | 247,540 | 🟢▲ +0.15% |
| 1 Week Ago | 239,110 | 🟢▲ +3.68% |
| 1 Month Ago | 222,850 | 🟢▲ +11.24% |
| 1 Year Ago | 116,790 | 🟢▲ +112.26% |
MCX Gold and Silver Rate Today
Gold Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10g) | 164,350 | 🟢▲ +1,912.00 (+1.18%) | 164,773 | 162,001 |
| Comex Gold ($/oz) | 4,737.20 | 🟢▲ +56.60 (+1.21%) | 4,737.80 | 4,651.80 |
Silver Futures
| Metal | MCX Price | Change | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (₹/kg) | 246,719 | 🟢▲ +122.00 (+0.05%) | 248,800 | 244,815 |
| Comex Silver ($/oz) | 69.58 | 🟢▲ +0.05 (+0.06%) | 69.93 | 68.42 |
Source: Bullions.co.in, last updated 24 August 2026, 19:15 IST.
MCX gold is trading close to its session high, confirming strong buying interest through the day. Silver swung between ₹244,815 and ₹248,800 but ended almost unchanged, showing indecision rather than a clear trend. Gold looks like the stronger metal for now, with silver likely to take its cue from gold in the coming sessions.
Key Reasons Behind Today's Price Move
Here is what is driving prices today:
- Comex Gold Hits Fresh High: Gold on Comex surged to $4,737.20 an ounce, up 1.21% and a new record for this rally.
- Comex Silver Stays Nearly Flat: Silver on Comex barely moved, up just 0.06%, a sharp contrast to gold's strong gain.
- MCX Gold Jumps 1.18%: MCX gold rose to ₹164,350 per 10g, closing in on its session high of ₹164,773.
- MCX Silver Swings but Ends Flat: MCX silver moved between ₹244,815 and ₹248,800 during the day but closed only marginally higher.
- Gold Leads This Month's Rally: Gold is up close to 15% over the past month, well ahead of silver's near 11% gain.
FAQs
Why did gold hit a fresh high in India today, 24 August 2026?
Gold surged as Comex gold rallied 1.21% to a fresh high of $4,737.20 an ounce. MCX gold followed closely, rising 1.18% to ₹164,350 per 10g.
Why did silver stay flat while gold surged today?
Comex silver barely moved, up just 0.06%, compared with a 1.21% jump in Comex gold, so the two metals moved apart sharply today. MCX silver swung between ₹244,815 and ₹248,800 during the day but ended almost unchanged.
Is it a good time to buy gold after such a fast rally?
Gold's rapid climb this month carries a real 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.
