Gold and silver prices in India softened on Dhanteras, providing some relief to buyers ahead of the festive season. Traditionally seen as an auspicious day to buy precious metals, this year’s Dhanteras comes with gold easing from its recent peaks.Today, 24-karat gold is priced at Rs 13,086 per gram, or Rs 1,30,860 for 10 grams, according to Goodreturns. Silver also eased to Rs 1,72,000 per kilogram. The decline was seen across all gold purities. 22-karat gold is now Rs 11,995 per gram, while 18-karat gold stands at Rs 9,814. Looking at total costs, 8 grams of 24K gold is worth Rs 1,04,688 and 100 grams is now priced at Rs 13,08,600. For 22K gold, 8 grams cost Rs 95,960 and 100 grams stand at Rs 11,99,500, according to ET.
What is the gold rate in your city?
- Delhi: 24K Rs 13,101/g, 22K Rs 12,010/g
- Chennai: 24K Rs 13,037/g, 22K Rs 11,950/g
- Mumbai: 24K Rs 13,086/g, 22K Rs 11,995/g
- Hyderabad: 24K Rs 13,086/g, 22K Rs 11,995/g
How much silver costs on Dhanteras?
Silver is priced at Rs 172 per gram, Rs 1,720 for 10 grams, Rs 1,376 for 8 grams, and Rs 17,200 for 100 grams. Despite retail prices dipping, silver futures on the MCX recorded gains in the previous session, according to ET.
Precious metals on MCX
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures ended the last trading session on a positive note. The December 5, 2025 gold contract closed at Rs 1,27,320 per 10 grams, up Rs 312 (0.25%). The record high of Rs 1,32,294 remains the peak for gold futures on MCX.Silver futures also rose, with the December 5, 2025 contract closing at Rs 1,57,300 per kilogram, up Rs 696 (0.44%). Silver has hit a new high of Rs 1,70,415 on the MCX. Since Saturday is a trading holiday, these rates are the latest available.