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Gold Price Today: In the environment of global tension, while on one hand the shine of silver seems to be getting brighter, on the other hand, there has been a break in the continuously rising gold prices. Geopolitical tensions, increase in industrial demand and weak global economic signals have further strengthened investors’ inclination towards precious metals.
Whenever uncertainty and stress increases in the world, investors move away from risky assets like the stock market and towards safer investment options like gold and silver. Apart from this, after the weak inflation data recently revealed in America, the expectation has also increased that the Federal Reserve may cut the repo rate in future. This possible softening has maintained positive sentiment in the market towards both gold and silver.
Use of gold in investment and jewelery
24 carat gold is generally purchased for investment purposes, while 22 carat and 18 carat gold are mainly used in making jewellery.
Latest gold price in your city (16 January 2026)
Today in the national capital Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Chandigarh.
24 carat gold: Rs 1,43,760 per 10 grams
22 carat gold: Rs 1,31,790 per 10 grams
Whereas in the financial capital Mumbai as well as in Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad
24 carat gold: Rs 1,43,610 per 10 grams
22 carat gold: Rs 1,31,640 per 10 grams
Tremendous rise in silver
While gold prices are currently stable, silver has made a sharp jump. Today in early trade the price of silver reached Rs 2,95,100 per kg.
The rise of silver can be gauged from the fact that till now in the year 2026, its prices have increased by about 21 percent. According to experts, silver prices are getting strong support due to increasing demand in electric vehicles, solar panels and other industrial sectors. Overall, in the current global situation, while gold is indicating stability, silver remains the center of attraction for investors.