No April Fool! Gold Rates In India Starts Month With A Bang, Rises By Rs 20,000 Today, Silver Rates Jump Too

Gold rates in India start the month of April 2026 with a big bang performance. On April 1, the 24 carat gold price rallied by as high as nearly Rs 20,000, while 22 carat and 18 carat gained by at least Rs 18,000 and nearly Rs 15,000. Silver rates inched higher as well. It's not April fool day, because the surge in precious metals is due to hopes of de-escalation between the US-Israel war and Iran, a key development that would calm crude oil price rallies and further ease the probability of rate hikes from central banks.

Gold and silver gained on April 1st after recording a double-digit decline in March 2026. Despite the latest surge, inflation risks remain elevated due to Middle East conflict, which spurs demand in dollars and treasury yields but weighs on non-yielding assets like gold and silver, which are generally safe havens amidst geopolitical crises.

Gold Rates In India:

24 Carat Gold Prices In India Today:

24 carat which is 100% pure gold, witnessed massive rally on April 1. 10 grams gold climbed by Rs 1,970 to Rs 1,51,480, while 100 grams gold surged by Rs 19,700 to Rs 15,14,800. Further, 8 grams gold rate soared by Rs 1,576 to Rs 1,21,184 and 1 gram gold edged higher by Rs 197 to Rs 15,148.

22 Carat Gold Prices In India Today:

Following the positive trend, 22 carat gold prices soared by Rs 1,800 to Rs 1,38,850 per 10 grams and skyrocketed by Rs 18,000 to Rs 13,88,500 per 100 grams. Gold prices in 8 grams jumped by Rs 1,440 to Rs 1,11,080 and 1 gram climbed by Rs 180 to Rs 13,885.

18 Carat Gold Prices In India Today:

Here, 10 grams gold price zoomed by Rs 1,480 to Rs 1,13,610 and 100 grams gold advanced by a whopping Rs 14,800 to Rs 11,36,100. Furthermore, gold price in 8 grams jumped by Rs 1,184 to Rs 90,888 and 1 gram inched up by Rs 148 to Rs 11,361.

Silver Rates In India:

1Kg silver price zoomed by Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.55 lakh mark. While 100 grams and 10 grams silver rates surged by Rs 500 and Rs 50 to Rs 25,500 and Rs 2,550. Also, 8 grams silver is up by Rs 40 to Rs 2,040 and 1 gram silver inched up by Rs 5 to Rs 255.

Gold Rates In Top Major Cities:

Check 1 Gram Gold Rates In Top Cities:

City	24K Gold (1g)	22K Gold (1g)
Chennai	₹15,327	₹14,050
Mumbai	₹15,148	₹13,885
Delhi	₹15,163	₹13,900
Kolkata	₹15,148	₹13,885
Bangalore	₹15,148	₹13,885
Hyderabad	₹15,148	₹13,885
Kerala	₹15,148	₹13,885
Pune	₹15,148	₹13,885
Vadodara	₹15,153	₹13,890
Ahmedabad	₹15,153	₹13,890
Lucknow	₹15,163	₹13,900
Vijayawada	₹15,148	₹13,885
Patna	₹15,153	₹13,890
Nagpur	₹15,148	₹13,885
Chandigarh	₹15,163	₹13,900
Surat	₹15,153	₹13,890
Bhubaneswar	₹15,148	₹13,885
Mangalore	₹15,148	₹13,885
Visakhapatnam	₹15,148	₹13,885
Nashik	₹15,151	₹13,888

Why Gold & Silver Prices Are Up Today?

According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, global markets have witnessed a sharp rebound, driven by optimism around potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, which has improved overall risk sentiment. Although crude oil prices have moderated toward the ~$105 level, they remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Any further escalation or disruption, particularly around key oil supply routes, could quickly reverse sentiment and heighten market volatility.

In case of gold, the expert highlighted that COMEX Gold opened on a steady note, trading above key short-term moving averages, with prices currently hovering within the $4,700-$4,750 resistance band. The overall structure is showing signs of underlying strength, supported by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which continue to drive safe-haven demand and provide a firm cushion to prices.

Meanwhile, for silver, the analyst added that COMEX Silver opened on a firm note and is currently within $74-$76 resistance band. The broader trend now reflects a gradually improving tone, supported by safe-haven interest and resilience in industrial metals, which continues to provide a supportive base to prices.

Hence, gold and silver gained on steady performance in international prices.

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