New Delhi, March 13 : On the day of Holika Dahan, the domestic bullion market witnessed a strong upward trend, with gold prices rising between ₹470 and ₹510 per 10 grams, while silver prices surged by ₹2,200 per kilogram. The price hike has pushed 24-carat gold to trade between ₹87,990 and ₹88,140 per 10 grams, whereas 22-carat gold is now priced between ₹80,660 and ₹80,810 per 10 grams.
The Delhi bullion market saw silver surpass the ₹1 lakh mark, reaching ₹1,00,100 per kilogram. The surge reflects strong demand and global market influences driving precious metal prices higher.
Gold and Silver Prices Across Major Indian Cities
Delhi
- 24-carat gold: ₹88,140 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,810 per 10 grams
- Silver: ₹1,00,100 per kilogram
Mumbai
- 24-carat gold: ₹87,990 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,660 per 10 grams
Ahmedabad
- 24-carat gold: ₹88,040 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,710 per 10 grams
Chennai
- 24-carat gold: ₹87,990 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,660 per 10 grams
Kolkata
- 24-carat gold: ₹87,990 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,660 per 10 grams
Lucknow
- 24-carat gold: ₹88,140 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,810 per 10 grams
Patna
- 24-carat gold: ₹88,040 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,710 per 10 grams
Jaipur
- 24-carat gold: ₹88,140 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold: ₹80,810 per 10 grams
Gold Prices Rise Across Southern Markets
The trend of rising gold prices is also reflected in key southern states such as Karnataka, Telangana, and Odisha. The bullion markets in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar recorded:
- 24-carat gold at ₹87,990 per 10 grams
- 22-carat gold at ₹80,660 per 10 grams
What’s Driving the Gold & Silver Price Surge?
The rise in gold and silver prices is attributed to multiple global and domestic factors, including:
- Strong international demand for precious metals
- Global economic uncertainty pushing investors toward safe-haven assets
- Fluctuations in the dollar index and geopolitical concerns
- Seasonal buying trends during festival periods in India
With investors turning to gold and silver as a hedge against inflation, analysts predict continued market fluctuations in the coming weeks.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.