Gold Prices in India Surge on May 19; 22K/100 gm Up by Rs 3,500 – Check 24K, 18K, and Silver Rates Today

Gold prices in India edged up across all purity levels on the first trading session of the week, Monday, 19 May. If you are planning to buy 24 karat gold, it is now priced at Rs 9,551 per gram, an increase of Rs 38 from the previous day. 22 karat gold is priced at Rs 8,755 per gram, up by Rs 35. 18 karat gold is currently trading at Rs 7,163 per gram, reflecting a rise of Rs 28 from the last trading session.

Here is a look at today's gold rate across the country for various gram quantities of 22K, 24K and 18K gold.

24 Karat Gold Rate in India Today

On May 19, for one gram of 24 karat gold, the rate stands at Rs 9,551, marking an increase of Rs 38 from yesterday's price of Rs 9,513. For 8 grams, the value has reached Rs 76,408, while 10 grams is priced at Rs 95,510 on Monday. The cost for 100 grams of 24K gold now amounts to Rs 9,55,100, marking an overall rise of Rs 3,800 compared to the previous trading rate.

22 Karat Gold Rate in India Today

The price of 22 carat gold in India on May 19 is Rs 8,755 per gram, marking an increase of Rs 35 from yesterday's rate of Rs 8,720. The cost for 8 grams is Rs 70,040, while 10 grams is priced at Rs 87,550. The price for 100 grams has risen to Rs 8,75,500, reflecting an overall gain of Rs 3,500 compared to the previous day.

18 Karat Gold Rate in India Today

On Monday, the price of 18 carat gold has climbed to Rs 7,163 per gram, marking an increase of Rs 28 from the previous day's rate of Rs 7,135. The cost for 8 grams is Rs 57,304, while 10 grams is priced at Rs 71,630. For 100 grams, the price has risen to Rs 7,16,300, reflecting a gain of Rs 2,800 compared to the day before.

Silver Price in India Today: May 19 Silver Rate

Along with retail gold, the price of silver in India has seen a slight increase on May 19. For 1 gram of white shinny metal, the cost is Rs 98, which is Rs 1 higher than yesterday's price of Rs 97. The price for 8 grams has risen by Rs 8, now standing at Rs 784, while 10 grams is priced at Rs 980, an increase of Rs 10 from yesterday.

For 100 grams of Silver on Monday, the price is Rs 9,800, showing a rise of Rs 100 from the previous day's rate of Rs 9,700. If you're purchasing 1 kilogram or 1000 grams of silver, it now costs Rs 98,000, reflecting a gain of Rs 1,000 compared to yesterday's price of Rs 97,000.

Gold MCX Price Today, May 19

As of 11:49 AM IST on May 19, 2025, the price of gold for the MCX contract expiring on June 5, 2025, is Rs 93,429.00 per 10 grams, showing an increase of Rs 988.00, or 1.07%. The opening price was Rs 93,024.00, and the previous closing price was Rs 92,441.00. The current spot price of gold is Rs 75,340.00.

Silver MCX Price Today, May 19

As of 11:50 AM IST on May 19, 2025, the price of silver for the MCX contract expiring on July 4, 2025, is Rs 95,767.00 per kilogram. This reflects an increase of Rs 449.00, or 0.47%, from the previous price. The opening price was Rs 95,499.00, and the previous day's closing price was Rs 95,318.00. The current spot price of silver is Rs 90,951.00.

"Gold prices are likely to trade lower as de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions boosts risk appetite, thereby diminishing gold's safe-haven appeal," said the AngelOne Report. The easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world has led investors to seek higher returns from riskier assets, which in turn reduces the demand for gold, traditionally seen as a safe investment during times of uncertainty.