Gold Rate Today 26 August 2025: As soon as the festive season begins, the gold and silver markets have become vibrant. On the occasion of Haritalika Teej and the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi, jewelry purchases are increasing rapidly. Due to this demand, a jump in the prices of gold and silver has been recorded today, i.e., on 26 August 2025. Gold prices have reached new heights in many big cities of the country, including the capital, Delhi.
Today’s Gold Rate (Gold Rate Today 26 August 2025)
Gold prices saw slight fluctuations today, but overall, the rates remain high. In cities like Delhi, Ayodhya, Chandigarh, and Jaipur, 24-carat gold is trading at ₹ 1,02,210 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold at ₹ 93,790 per 10 grams. At the same time, the price of 24-carat gold in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Bengaluru was ₹ 1,02,060 per 10 grams. In Patna, it was ₹ 1,02,110 per 10 grams, and the lowest in Kolkata was ₹ 1,01,500 per 10 grams.
Today’s Silver Rate (Silver Rate Today 26 August 2025)
Along with gold, the price of silver is also seeing a rise. In cities like Delhi, Ayodhya, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru, the price of silver was ₹ 1,20,000 per kg. At the same time, the highest rate of silver was recorded in Hyderabad at ₹ 1,30,000 per kg.
Why do gold prices keep changing?
Gold prices fluctuate due to many reasons, but their biggest impact is related to the buying and selling of central banks. When the central bank of a country buys or sells gold, there is a change in demand and supply. Gold prices rise when demand is high, while they fall when supply increases. This is the reason why gold rates keep changing continuously at the global level.