Prices vary slightly across cities due to local taxes, transportation costs, and jewellers’ margins.
Prices vary slightly across cities due to local taxes, transportation costs, and jewellers’ margins.Gold and silver prices in India on April 10, 2026 remained largely steady with minor fluctuations across major cities, even as global markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and mixed signals from the US dollar. Precious metals, which are traditionally considered safe-haven assets, have not shown sharp upside, indicating cautious investor sentiment and stable domestic demand.
As per the latest retail market rates, 24-carat gold is trading around ₹15,300 per gram, while 22-carat gold is priced near ₹14,025 per gram. Silver prices are hovering close to ₹2,60,000 per kilogram in the domestic bullion market. Prices vary slightly across cities due to local taxes, transportation costs, and jewellers’ margins.
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Gold prices in major cities (per gram)
| City | 24K Gold (₹) | 22K Gold (₹) | 18K Gold (₹) |
| Delhi | 15,315 | 14,040 | 11,490 |
| Mumbai | 15,300 | 14,025 | 11,475 |
| Kolkata | 15,300 | 14,025 | 11,475 |
| Chennai | 15,409 | 14,125 | 11,775 |
It is to be noted that gold prices in India are mainly influenced by international bullion rates, rupee-dollar movement, import duty, and seasonal jewellery demand. With the wedding and festive season approaching in some regions, retail demand remains stable, preventing sharp corrections in prices.
Silver prices in major cities
Silver continues to trade at elevated levels compared to long-term averages, supported by industrial demand as well as investment buying. Unlike gold, silver prices are more sensitive to global manufacturing trends, making the metal more volatile during uncertain economic conditions.
| City | Silver (₹ per gm) | Silver (₹ per kg) |
| Delhi | 2,600 | 2,60,000 |
| Mumbai | 2,600 | 2,60,000 |
| Kolkata | 2,600 | 2,60,000 |
| Chennai | 2,650 | 2,65,000 |
MCX closing prices (as on April 10, 2026)
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold (June futures) is currently trading slightly lower at ₹1,52,798 on Friday. Silver also faced selling, with MCX prices (May futures) falling nearly 0.48% to ₹2,42,954 per kg.
| Commodity | Price (MCX) | Change |
| Gold (June futures) | 1,52,798 per gm | Down 0.41% |
| Silver (May futures) | 2,42,954 | Down 0.33% |
Recent futures market data showed mild pressure on bullion, with silver witnessing a sharper correction compared to gold. Analysts say traders remain cautious ahead of global macroeconomic cues, currency movement, and geopolitical developments, which are likely to determine the next trend in precious metals.