Gold prices moved slightly higher across India on Wednesday, buoyed by firm retail buying and continued safe-haven interest amid lingering global uncertainty. The uptick came despite uneven signals from international bullion markets and a rupee that has been oscillating in recent sessions.

Figures from GoodReturns indicated that the price of 24-carat gold rose by about ₹10 in early trade, placing the cost of 10 grams near ₹1,42,540. Silver also registered a mild increase, climbing roughly ₹100 per kilogram to around ₹2,75,100.

Current gold rates in India (January 14)

24K gold: ₹14,254 per gram

22K gold: ₹13,066 per gram

18K gold: ₹10,691 per gram

These modest shifts came as buyers continued to watch international signals and domestic economic conditions before committing to bullion purchases.

Gold rates across major cities

The national average for 24-carat gold (999 purity) hovered close to ₹14,254 per gram. In Mumbai and Kolkata, 10 grams were trading at approximately ₹1,42,540, while Chennai posted a slightly elevated rate of around ₹1,43,690. The Delhi market quoted the same quantity at roughly ₹1,42,690.

Prices for 22-carat gold remained largely aligned across regions. Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were all quoting around ₹1,30,660 for 10 grams. Chennai again stood higher at about ₹1,31,710, whereas Delhi listed the metal near ₹1,30,810.

Gold prices in major cities (January 14, 2026)

City24 K22 K18 K
Delhi₹14,269₹13,081₹10,706
Mumbai₹14,254₹13,066₹10,691
Chennai₹14,369₹13,171₹10,981
Kolkata₹14,254₹13,066₹10,691
Bengaluru₹14,254₹13,066₹10,691
Hyderabad₹14,254₹13,066₹10,691
Kerala₹14,254₹13,066₹10,691

Silver prices in India

Silver prices held near ₹275.10 per gram in most parts of the country. For one kilogram, the metal was priced at nearly ₹2,75,100 in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Chennai continued to trade at a premium, with levels hovering close to ₹2,92,100 per kilogram.

Analysts noted that silver remains highly sensitive to global market direction, with movements in the rupee often magnifying shifts in domestic pricing.

Factors influencing the market

Market specialists pointed to a combination of international and domestic factors shaping precious metal trends:

  • Persistent geopolitical tensions that have kept safe-haven demand intact.
  • Fluctuations in the rupee, which influence the landed cost of imported bullion.
  • Seasonal jewellery buying during wedding and festive months, supporting baseline demand.
  • Monetary policy expectations, particularly regarding inflation and future rate decisions from the Reserve Bank of India.

Advice for buyers and investors

Experts advised consumers to remain cautious amid frequent intraday swings. Recommendations included:

  • Purchasing only BIS-hallmarked gold to ensure authenticity.
  • Checking and comparing rates across multiple jewellers.
  • Asking for a detailed invoice specifying purity, weight and applicable charges.
  • Keeping track of daily price revisions before making substantial purchases.