Gold Rate Today Climbs for Third Straight Day, Silver Prices Stable Before Akshaya Tritiya 2026 in Delhi

Gold rates in India continued their upward streak for the third straight session this week, rising sharply just days ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026. The yellow metal has now gained a total of Rs 311 per gram in 24K gold over the past three days, translating into a strong jump of Rs 31,100 per 100 grams.

In the latest update on April 16, 2026, 24 Karat (24K) gold climbed to Rs 15,557 per gram, up Rs 22, while 22 Karat (22K) gold edged higher to Rs 14,260 per gram, gaining Rs 20. The rally comes as gold recovers from the previous session's dip, supported by improving global sentiment, with investors tracking renewed US-Iran negotiations that could ease inflation concerns and further strengthen demand for the safe-haven metal.

Gold Rate Today: Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices on 16 April 2026

24 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

In Delhi, the rate of 24 Karat gold increased to Rs 15,572 per gram from Rs 15,550 in the previous session, marking a gain of Rs 22. For 8 grams, the price moved up to Rs 1,24,576, registering an increase of Rs 176, while 10 grams of 24 Karat gold were priced at Rs 1,55,720, up by Rs 220.

On a bulk level, 100 grams of 24 Karat gold climbed to Rs 15,57,200, reflecting a rise of Rs 2,200.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

In 22 Karat gold category before Akshaya Tritiya, the rate per gram edged higher to Rs 14,275 from Rs 14,255, gaining Rs 20. For 8 grams, the price rose to Rs 1,14,200, up by Rs 160, while 10 grams were priced at Rs 1,42,750, marking an increase of Rs 200. On a larger scale, 100 grams of 22 Karat gold reached Rs 14,27,500, registering a gain of Rs 2,000.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

Meanwhile, 18 Karat gold also recorded modest gains on Thursday. The price for 1 gram stood at Rs 11,683, up by Rs 17 compared to Rs 11,666 in the previous session. For 8 grams, the rate increased to Rs 93,464, marking a rise of Rs 136, while 10 grams were priced at Rs 1,16,830, up by Rs 170. On a bulk basis, 100 grams of 18 Karat gold climbed to Rs 11,68,300, reflecting an increase of Rs 1,700.

Silver Rate Today: Check Latest Silver Prices Per Kg and Gram on 16 April 2026

In Delhi, silver prices remained unchanged in the latest trading session on April 16, 2026. The rate held steady at Rs 270 per gram, the same as the previous session. For smaller quantities, 8 grams of silver were priced at Rs 2,160, while 10 grams stood at Rs 2,700, both unchanged from yesterday. On a larger scale, silver continued to trade at Rs 27,000 per 100 grams and Rs 2,70,000 per kilogram.

"Demand in India has remained firm ahead of this year's Akshaya Tritiya as geopolitical situation concern, although elevated prices have limited aggressive buying from retail consumers. Globally, China's gold premiums have narrowed as demand softened, while the country's central bank continued its gold purchases for the 17th straight month, reflecting sustained confidence in bullion," said Kaveri More, Commodity Technical Research, Choice Broking.

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