Gold, silver prices today (Feb 23): Gold crosses Rs 1.60 lakh per 10g; silver up Rs 25,000 per kg
Gold prices in India remained firm on February 23, with 24-karat gold priced at ₹16,135 per gram, 22-karat at ₹14,790 per gram and 18-karat at ₹12,101 per gram. Gold continues to be viewed as a traditional hedge against inflation and currency volatility, drawing steady interest from both retail buyers and investors.
Gold prices in major Indian cities
| City | 24K | 22K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹16,014 | ₹14,679 | ₹12,559 |
| Mumbai | ₹16,135 | ₹14,790 | ₹12,101 |
| Delhi | ₹15,942 | ₹14,614 | ₹11,960 |
| Kolkata | ₹16,135 | ₹14,790 | ₹12,101 |
| Bangalore | ₹16,135 | ₹14,790 | ₹12,101 |
| Hyderabad | ₹16,135 | ₹14,790 | ₹12,101 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹16,135 | ₹14,790 | ₹12,101 |
| Pune | ₹16,135 | ₹14,790 | ₹12,101 |
| Vadodara | ₹15,932 | ₹14,604 | ₹11,950 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹15,932 | ₹14,604 | ₹11,950 |
| Jaipur | ₹15,942 | ₹14,614 | ₹11,960 |
| Lucknow | ₹15,942 | ₹14,614 | ₹11,960 |
| Coimbatore | ₹16,014 | ₹14,679 | ₹12,559 |
| Madurai | ₹16,014 | ₹14,679 | ₹12,559 |
| Vijayawada | ₹15,927 | ₹14,599 | ₹11,945 |
| Patna | ₹15,932 | ₹14,604 | ₹11,950 |
| Nagpur | ₹15,927 | ₹14,599 | ₹11,945 |
| Chandigarh | ₹15,942 | ₹14,614 | ₹11,960 |
| Surat | ₹15,932 | ₹14,604 | ₹11,950 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹15,927 | ₹14,599 | ₹11,945 |
Silver rates rise on February 23
Silver prices also recorded gains. The metal is currently priced at ₹300 per gram and ₹3,00,000 per kilogram, marking an increase of ₹25 per gram and ₹25,000 per kilogram.
Silver rates in India are influenced by international bullion prices and fluctuations in the rupee against the US dollar. A weaker rupee typically makes silver more expensive domestically, even if global prices remain steady.
Silver prices in major Indian cities
| City | 10 Gram | 100 Gram | 1 Kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Delhi | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Bangalore | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Pune | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Vadodara | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Jaipur | ₹2,749 | ₹27,490 | ₹2,74,900 |
| Lucknow | ₹2,749 | ₹27,490 | ₹2,74,900 |
| Coimbatore | ₹2,899 | ₹28,990 | ₹2,89,900 |
| Madurai | ₹2,899 | ₹28,990 | ₹2,89,900 |
| Vijayawada | ₹2,899 | ₹28,990 | ₹2,89,900 |
| Patna | ₹2,749 | ₹27,490 | ₹2,74,900 |
| Nagpur | ₹2,749 | ₹27,490 | ₹2,74,900 |
| Chandigarh | ₹2,749 | ₹27,490 | ₹2,74,900 |
| Surat | ₹2,749 | ₹27,490 | ₹2,74,900 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹2,899 | ₹28,990 | ₹2,89,900 |