Gold, silver prices today(REUTERS)AI Quick ReadGold prices in India remained steady on Sunday, April 12, with retail rates for 24-karat, and 22-karat witnessing minimal change. While gold does not trade on MCX on weekends, the last closing levels indicated that the yellow metal continues to hover near the ₹1.5 lakh mark.
The price of 24-karat gold in India stood at ₹152,890 per 10 gram at 10:24 am on Sunday. Meanwhile 22-karat gold was priced at ₹140,149 per 10 gram in the retail market. Silver 999 Fine was priced at ₹244,230 per 1 kg, according to the Indian Bullion Association (IBA).
In the International market, gold swung between gains and losses as traders weighed the path of a fragile ceasefire as the US and Iran start talks this weekend, Bloomberg reported.
Gold in the retail market is sold in 24-karat and 22-karat purity. While 24K gold is considered the purest form, 22K gold is commonly used for jewellery as its more solid in nature. Here's a look at the latest gold prices across major Indian cities on April 12, 2026.
24 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹152,620/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹139,902/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Mumbai — ₹243,790/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹152,350/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹139,654/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in New Delhi — ₹243,370/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹152,820/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹140,085/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Ahmedabad — ₹244,110/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹152,740/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹140,012/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Bengaluru — ₹243,980/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹152,420/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹139,718/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Kolkata — ₹243,470/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹152,860/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹140,122/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Hyderabad — ₹244,180/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹153,060/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹140,305/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Chennai — ₹244,500/1 kg.
Notably, gold prices last year experienced their strongest bull run since 1979, rising by over 75%. In recent months, gold prices have risen modestly amid safe-haven demand and global economic uncertainty.
In India, the yellow metal climbed from ₹135,257 in early January to ₹157,480 in early March, marking an appreciation of around 16%. While the metal eased these highs amid amid profit booking by investors, it has witnessed a slight uptick in recent days, indication renewed firmness in prices.
Meanwhile, silver prices have seen even steeper increases due to strong demand and currency fluctuations, rising from roughly ₹78,600/kg in 2023-2024 to over ₹200,000/kg in early 2026.
However, both metals have also seen price volatility as recent geopolitical developments, particular US-Iran war have triggered mixed reactions in the commodities market.
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