Gold Rate in India Today Slips; Silver Hits New All-Time High on Sankranti, Pongal; Latest Gold, Silver Prices

After witnessing a strong rally throughout the week, gold prices in India saw a dip on January 15, 2026, coinciding with major harvest festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu. The correction came after gold recorded a sharp cumulative rise of Rs 35,400 per 100 grams in 24 Karat over the past few sessions.

Today, 24 Karat gold price in India eased to Rs 14,318 per gram, falling by Rs 82 compared to the previous day's rate of Rs 14,400. On a bulk basis, this translates to Rs 14,31,800 per 100 grams, indicating a pullback after reaching recent record highs earlier in the week.

Gold Rate in India Today: Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices Per Gm on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu

Gold Rate Today in India

24 Karat gold rate today in India stands at Rs 14,318 per gram, down by Rs 82 from yesterday's price of Rs 14,400. For those buying smaller jewellery quantities, 8 grams of 24 Karat gold is now priced at Rs 1,14,544, reflecting a drop of Rs 656.

The 10 gram of 24k gold rate has slipped to Rs 1,43,180, lower by Rs 820 compared to yesterday. On a bulk basis, 100 grams of 24 Karat gold is trading at Rs 14,31,800, down Rs 8,200, indicating a notable correction after recent highs.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

22 Karat gold prices also declined on 15 January 2025 in Makar Sankranti 2026. The 1 gram rate of 22 Karat gold today is Rs 13,125, down Rs 75 from Rs 13,200 recorded yesterday. For 8 grams, the price has eased to Rs 1,05,000, marking a fall of Rs 600. The 10 gram price is now Rs 1,31,250, lower by Rs 750, while 100 grams of 22 Karat gold costs Rs 13,12,500, down Rs 7,500.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

The per gram price of 18 Karat gold today is Rs 10,739, down by Rs 61 from yesterday. 8 grams are now priced at Rs 85,912, reflecting a reduction of Rs 488. The 10 gram rate has fallen to Rs 1,07,390, down Rs 610, while 100 grams of 18 Karat gold is trading at Rs 10,73,900, lower by Rs 6,100.

Silver Rate Today: Check Latest Silver Prices Per Kg and Gm on Pongal, Makar Sankranti & Bihu

Silver prices in India extended their record-breaking rally on January 15, 2026, even as gold prices eased after a strong run earlier this week. Silver rose across all denominations, with the per gram rate climbing to Rs 295, up Rs 5 from yesterday, while 8 grams cost Rs 2,360 and 10 grams Rs 2,950, both reflecting steady gains. In larger quantities, 100 grams of silver increased to Rs 29,500, up Rs 500, and 1 kilogram surged to a fresh all-time high of Rs 2,95,000, gaining Rs 5,000 in a single day.

Silver and Gold Prices Today in Top Cities Like Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi & Others

In the gold market, Chennai remained the costliest among metros, where 24 Karat gold was priced at Rs 14,498 per gram, 22 Karat at Rs 13,290 and 18 Karat at Rs 11,090.

Delhi followed slightly higher than most cities, with 24 Karat gold at Rs 14,333 per gram, 22 Karat at Rs 13,140 and 18 Karat at Rs 10,754.

Cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala and Pune quoted similar gold rates, with 24 Karat at Rs 14,318 per gram, 22 Karat at Rs 13,125 and 18 Karat at Rs 10,739.

Meanwhile, Ahmedabad saw marginally higher prices, with 24 Karat gold at Rs 14,323 per gram and 22 Karat at Rs 13,130.

Chennai, Hyderabad and Kerala reported the highest silver rates, where 10 grams of silver cost Rs 3,100, 100 grams Rs 31,000 and 1 kilogram Rs 3,10,000. In contrast, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad and Vadodara traded silver at slightly lower levels, with 10 grams priced at Rs 2,950, 100 grams at Rs 29,500 and 1 kilogram at Rs 2,95,000.

"Gold and silver have already delivered exceptional returns, with gold rising by roughly 60-70 % in 2025 and silver soaring by 140-170 % over the same period, making them among the top-performing asset classes last year. In early 2026, both metals continue to exhibit strong momentum, with silver in particular up around 20-26 % year-to-date as investors seek both safe haven and industrial exposure," Saurabh Jain, Co-founder & CEO, Stable Money.

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