Gold, silver rates todayAI Quick ReadGold and silver prices in your city on April 1: Gold rates in India surged by 1.37 % in the domestic futures market on Wednesday, following gains in international bullion prices amid Middle East tensions.
In International market, gold prices rose to their highest in nearly two weeks on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar after US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could be over within two to three weeks.
On Wednesday, April 1, MCX Gold 2 April contracts were priced at ₹148,930 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver 5 May contracts rose slightly by 0.62% at ₹245,253 per kg at around 11:58 am today.
Meanwhile, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹152,270/10 gm, according to data on the Indian Bullion Association (IBA) at 11:59 am on April 1. Further, 22-carat gold was priced at ₹139,581/10 gms. Silver prices today are at ₹242,520/kg (Silver 999 Fine), as per the IBA website.
Check here for gold and silver prices in your city today, April 1: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Notably, for retail customers, jewelers may add making charges, taxes, and GST to the bill, which could hike the final price.
24 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹152,000/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹139,333/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Mumbai — ₹242,080/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹151,610/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹138,976/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in New Delhi — ₹241,760/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹152,110/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹139,434/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Hyderabad — ₹242,560/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹151,670/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Kolkata— ₹139,031/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Kolkata — ₹241,850/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹151,990/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹139,324/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Kolkata — ₹242,360/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹152,320/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹139,627/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Chennai — ₹242,880/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹152,070/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹139,398/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Ahmedabad — ₹242,490/1 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 strong 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%. Currently, it is trading below those recent highs as investors book profits.
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.
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