Gold prices rise for second straight day amid global tensions; Check rates here

Gold and silver prices continued their upward momentum in the Indian bullion market for the second consecutive day amid rising global geopolitical tensions. Gold prices edged higher across major cities, with Delhi and Chennai witnessing notable rates.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 6 January 2026, 8:08 AM IST

Silver Shines Again, Prices Climb Across Major Indian Cities

New Delhi: The domestic bullion market is being directly impacted by deepening global geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in the dollar. Both gold and silver are rising as investors seek safe havens. Their prices rose for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping everyone from ordinary buyers to investors focused on the market.

Gold becomes more expensive in Delhi

In the capital, Delhi, 24-carat gold rose by ₹10 per 10 grams today, reaching ₹1,38,380. 22-carat gold also increased by ₹10, reaching ₹1,26,860 per 10 grams. In the past two days, 24-carat gold has risen by ₹2,410 and 22-carat gold by ₹2,210 per 10 grams. This rise indicates that the market remains strong.

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Gold Prices in 10 Major Cities

Gold prices followed a similar trend in major metropolitan cities across the country. In Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, 24-carat gold remained at ₹1,38,230 per 10 grams, while in Chennai, it reached the highest price at ₹1,39,210. 18-carat gold was priced at ₹1,06,510 in Chennai, which is higher than in other cities.

Silver Also Shines

Silver prices also rose for the second consecutive day. One kilogram of silver sold for ₹2,48,100 in Delhi today, a slight increase of ₹100. However, silver has become more expensive by a total of ₹7,100 in two days. Previously, silver prices had seen wide fluctuations, with significant declines in the last days of last year and the beginning of the new year.

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Silver is most expensive in Chennai

Compared to other metropolises, silver is selling at the same price in Mumbai and Kolkata as in Delhi, while in Chennai, silver has reached ₹2,66,100 per kg. This means that among the four major metropolises, silver is the most expensive in Chennai.

What will the future trend hold?

According to experts, gold and silver prices are likely to remain strong as long as global uncertainty persists. Investors are currently monitoring the market cautiously.