- Gold and silver prices rose across major Indian cities on January 21, 2026
- Gold rates vary, highest in Chennai at Rs 151,400 per 10 grams
- Silver prices surged, with Chennai and Hyderabad recording highest levels
Gold and silver prices have increased across major Indian cities on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, as the precious metals felt the pressure of the worsening crisis over Greenland and a meltdown in Japanese government debt supported haven demand.
Today, gold is trading at Rs 151,230 while silver is at Rs 323,920, according to the India Bullions' website.
Gold Rates Today
In Mumbai, the financial heart of the country, 24-carat gold is retailing at approximately Rs 150,960 per 10 grams. Kolkata follows a similar upward trend, with its gold rate reported at Rs 150,760. Both cities have outpaced the national capital, Delhi, where the 24-carat rate currently stands at Rs 150,700
The southern markets, however, continue to record the highest figures in the country. Chennai leads the metros with a peak rate of Rs 151,400, while Hyderabad and Bengaluru follow closely at Rs 151,200 and Rs 151,080 respectively, further widening the price gap between the southern hubs and the capital.
Gold Rates: City-Wise
The following rates are as per 10 grams of gold.
Mumbai: Rs 150,960
Delhi: Rs 150,700
Bengaluru: Rs 151,080
Chennai: Rs 151,400
Hyderabad: Rs 151,200
Kolkata: Rs 150,760
Silver Rates Today
Silver rallied even more than gold levels with an Indian average at Rs 323,920. The white metal was trading at Rs 323,330 in Mumbai, according to Bullion's website.
Today, silver in Delhi is trading at approximately Rs 322,770 per kg, while in southern cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, the price is even higher at Rs 324,270 and Rs 323,840 per kg due to local demand and tax variations.
Gold And Silver Rates In International Market
Gold prices rose to a record high - and silver was also near an all-time peak. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,775.40 an ounce, while silver added 0.3% to $94.89.
Gold just emerged from a record-setting year, where almost every tailwind supporting the precious metal combined, from falling interest rates and heightened geopolitical tension, to lower trust in the US dollar, reports Bloomberg.
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