Precious metal markets across India opened to steady activity today, October 3, 2026, as domestic bullion counters responded to minor shifts in international currency valuations and steady retail demand. 24-carat gold is trading at approximately ₹15,028 per gram, while 22-carat gold stands near ₹13,775 per gram. Local jewellers note that buyers are returning to showrooms in steady numbers as the festive season approaches. Meanwhile, silver markets have maintained stability, hovering around ₹2,35,000 per kilogram following minor adjustments earlier in the week.

Across metropolitan hubs like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, 24-carat gold stood firmly at ₹1,49,240 per 10 grams, paired with 22-carat gold at ₹1,36,800, while silver held at ₹2,35,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded a minor premium with 24-carat gold at ₹1,49,390, and Chennai registered slightly higher regional rates with 24-carat gold at ₹1,49,240 and silver resting at ₹2,40,000 per kilogram. Thiruvananthapuram mirrored these southern trends closely. Industry experts remind shoppers that these baseline spot quotations exclude local making charges and the mandatory 3% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Gold Rates (Per 10 Grams) - October 3, 2026

CityOctober 3, 2026: 22-Carat GoldOctober 3, 2026: 24-Carat Gold
Delhi₹1,36,950₹1,49,390
Mumbai₹1,36,800₹1,49,240
Chennai₹1,36,800₹1,49,240
Kolkata₹1,36,800₹1,49,240
Bengaluru₹1,36,800₹1,49,240
Hyderabad₹1,36,800₹1,49,240
Thiruvananthapuram₹1,36,800₹1,49,240

Silver Rates (Per 1 Kilogram) - October 3, 2026

CityOctober 3, 2026: Silver Rate
Delhi₹2,35,000
Mumbai₹2,35,000
Chennai₹2,40,000
Kolkata₹2,35,000
Bengaluru₹2,35,000
Hyderabad₹2,35,000
Thiruvananthapuram₹2,40,000

Note: Data compiled from third-party sources. Prices represent retail baseline spot averages and exclude local making charges and 3% GST.