Gold, silver prices today (August 26): Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, other cities

Gold and silver prices rose on August 26, as weakness in international bullion markets weighed on domestic rates. Gold prices hit ₹1,63,044 per 10 grams, whereas silver rates also neared ₹2,45,422 per kg.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures were up by 0.84% at ₹1.63 lakh per 10 grams, whereas silver futures remained flat at around ₹2.45 lakh per kilogram at the time of writing this story.

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In the retail market, gold continues to be traded mainly in two purities, 24-karat and 22-karat. While 24-karat gold is regarded as the purest form of the precious metal, 22-karat gold is widely preferred for jewellery as it offers greater strength and durability due to the presence of alloyed metals.

Market participants will continue to track global economic data, US interest rate expectations and currency movements for further direction in precious metal prices.

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Gold rates at top jewellers

Gold prices at leading jewellery retailers remained largely stable on 26 August 2026, with Joyalukkas and Malabar Gold & Diamonds both quoting ₹15,030 per gram across major Indian states. Tanishq's 22K gold rate stood at ₹15,075 per gram. Malabar's 24-carat gold rate and Tanishq's 24-carat gold rate stood at ₹15,887 per gram.

The marginal differences in retail prices are influenced by brand-specific pricing policies, procurement costs, and regional market conditions, while overall bullion trends continue to guide gold prices.

*24K Tanishq rate estimated based on the prevailing purity premium over 22K gold.

Joyalukkas 22K Gold Rate by State