Today’s Gold & Silver Rates in India – 26 May 2026

Gold and silver prices in India saw a slight correction today due to weak international bullion markets and stronger dollar movement. Despite the dip, long-term trends remain bullish for precious metals. (Goodreturns)

Live Gold Rates Today (Per Gram)

Purity	Price per Gram	Price per 10 Gram
24K Gold (99.9%)	₹15,939	₹1,59,390
22K Gold (91.6%)	₹14,611	₹1,46,110
18K Gold (75%)	₹11,955	₹1,19,550

(Bajaj Broking)

Silver Rate Today

Metal	Price
Silver (1 Gram)	₹285
Silver (10 Gram)	₹2,850
Silver (1 KG)	₹2,85,000

(Goodreturns)

City Wise Gold Price Snapshot

City	22K Gold (10g)	24K Gold (10g)
Delhi	₹1,44,820	₹1,58,100
Mumbai	₹1,44,960	₹1,58,260
Chennai	₹1,46,120	₹1,59,520
Kolkata	₹1,45,980	₹1,59,360
Bengaluru	₹1,44,820	₹1,58,100

(mint)

Why Gold Prices Changed Today

Today’s slight fall in gold and silver prices is mainly due to:

• Stronger US dollar movement

• Profit booking in international bullion markets

• Weak global spot gold prices

• Investors waiting for central bank policy updates

Silver witnessed a sharper fall compared to gold, dropping more than ₹3,800 per kg in some markets. (Navbharat Times)

Which Gold Karat Is Best?

24K Gold

• Purest form of gold

• Best for investment

• Softer metal, less ideal for daily jewellery

22K Gold

• Most popular for jewellery in India

• Better durability

• Perfect balance of purity and strength

18K Gold

• Used mainly in diamond and designer jewellery

• Strong and durable

• More affordable than 22K & 24K

Gold Market Trend

Gold prices in May 2026 have remained highly volatile. Earlier this month, 24K gold touched nearly ₹1.62 lakh per 10g before correcting slightly this week. Analysts still expect long-term support due to global economic uncertainty. (mint)

Final Thoughts

If you are planning to buy jewellery, today’s small dip may offer a good opportunity, especially for 22K ornaments. Investors looking for long-term wealth preservation continue to prefer 24K gold and silver bars.

For jewellery buyers, always compare:

• Hallmark certification

• Making charges

• GST

• Buyback policy

before purchasing.