The gold price opened 2026 on a good note, breaking the three-day bearish trend and raising the expectations of a rally among the investors.

As reported by Good Returns, the cost of 24-karat gold (10 grams) was ₹1,35,060 at around 11 AM on Thursday while the cost of 22-karat gold (10 grams) was ₹1,23,800 reflecting a slight increase compared to Wednesday.

At the same time, the metal’s price for silver went up and down with the cutting of approximately ₹1,000 for 1 kg that took the price to ₹2,38,000. As per market watchers, gold demand is being pulled up mainly by the central banks’ buying activities, the probability of a Fed interest rate cut, and global tariffs. The trading volume is moderate, hence price changes may not be extensive, but a slow rise is foreseen in the days to come.

Gold Rates (10 grams) Across Major Cities

• Chennai: ₹1,36,140 (24K), ₹1,24,400 (22K), ₹1,03,750 (18K)
• Mumbai: ₹1,35,060, ₹1,23,800, ₹1,01,290
• Delhi: ₹1,35,210, ₹1,23,950, ₹1,01,440
• Kolkata / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Vijayawada / Kerala / Pune: ₹1,35,060, ₹1,23,800, ₹1,01,290
• Vadodara / Ahmedabad: ₹1,35,110, ₹1,23,850, ₹1,01,340

Silver Rates (1 kg) Across Major Cities

• Chennai / Hyderabad / Vijayawada / Kerala: ₹2,56,000
• Mumbai / Delhi / Kolkata / Bangalore / Pune / Vadodara / Ahmedabad: ₹2,38,000

Note: The rates of gold and silver change within a day. Buyers are escorted to checking live rates just before buying.