Gold prices have increased today, with the price of 99.9% pure 24 carat gold reaching ₹1,57,050 per 10 grams. At the same time, the price of 22 carat gold has reached ₹ 1,43,960 per 10 grams. Moreover, today the price of 18 carat gold is ₹1,17,790 per 10 grams. Talking about silver, there was a huge fall in prices yesterday, but today the market has become stable. Currently, 99.9% pure silver is selling at ₹2,85,000 per kg. You can check the complete gold and silver prices for your city here.
City Name 22 carat gold price (10 grams) 24 carat gold price (10 grams) Silver price (per kg) New Delhi ₹146,163, ₹1,59,450 ₹2,85,000 Mumbai ₹146,411 ₹1,59,720 ₹2,85,000 Kolkata ₹146,163 ₹1,59,450 ₹2,85,000 Chennai ₹147,580 ₹1,61,000 ₹3,00,000 Bengaluru ₹1,43,960 ₹1,57,050 ₹2,85,000 Hyderabad ₹147,580 ₹1,61,000 ₹3,00,000 Lucknow ₹1,44,750 ₹1,51,990 ₹2,90,100 Pune ₹1,43,960 ₹1,57,050 ₹2,85,000 Kerala ₹1,47,580 ₹1,61,000 ₹3,00,000
What were the prices yesterday, May 19, 2026?
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for June delivery yesterday – May 19, 2026 – was selling at ₹1,59,674 per 10 grams, registering a marginal rise of 0.17%. In contrast, silver fell 0.65% (₹1,800 per kg) to close at ₹2,75,824 per kg.
Why are gold and silver prices increasing?
There is a 15% import duty on gold and silver in India, due to which the prices in the domestic market are higher than in the international market. Additionally, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, investors are increasingly preferring gold as a safe haven investment.
How to identify pure gold and silver?
If you want to check the purity of gold and silver, the first step is to look for the hallmark. Additionally, you can test the purity of your gold at home with simple methods using things like a magnet, ice, and water. Also, you can check your jewelry by putting a few drops of white vinegar on it; If the color changes or any chemical reaction occurs, the gold may be fake.
