Gold and silver prices: Gold and silver prices fell slightly in early trade on Monday, August 25. The strength of the dollar put pressure on the yellow metal, although the possibility of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in September kept gold prices from falling too much.
As of 9:05 am today, October futures gold on MCX fell 0.09% to ₹ 1,00,290 per 10 grams. At the same time, MCX September futures silver was trading at ₹ 1,15,940 per kg with a weakness of 0.25%.
Return of gold and silver in the last 20 years
Gold has proved to be very profitable so far in terms of investment. From ₹ 7,638 per 10 grams in 2005, the price of gold has crossed ₹ 1,00,000 by June 2025. That is, in the last 20 years, gold has given a great return of 1,200%. In 2025 alone, it has seen a growth of 31% so far. For this reason, gold has become the top-performing asset of this year.
Silver has also performed strongly in the long run. Between 2005 and 2025, it registered an increase of about 668%. At present, it remains consistently above ₹ 1 lakh per kg.
IBA Rate – 25 August 2025
According to the Indian Bullion Association (IBA), 24 carat gold stood at ₹ 1,00,510 per 10 grams and 22 carat gold at ₹ 92,134 per 10 grams at 9:12 am today. At the same time, the price of silver was recorded at ₹ 1,16,480 per kg (silver 999 fine). Note that retail customers have to pay making charges, tax, and GST separately while buying from jewelers.
Gold and silver prices in major cities across the country (25 August 2025)
Mumbai
Gold: ₹ 1,00,320 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹ 1,16,270 per kg
Delhi
Gold: ₹ 1,00,180 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹ 1,16,140 per kg
Kolkata
Gold: ₹ 1,00,220 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹ 1,16,210 per kg
Bengaluru
Gold: ₹ 1,00,460 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹ 1,16,430 per kg
Hyderabad
Gold: ₹ 1,00,540 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹1,16,520 per kg
Chennai
Gold: ₹1,00,670 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹1,16,700 per kg