Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Chennai Today (January 6, 2026)
After briefly falling below ₹1 lakh per sovereign on December 31 last month, gold prices have remained volatile since the beginning of the new year. Continuous fluctuations have been observed in the bullion market, causing uncertainty among buyers and investors.
The day before yesterday, the price of gold increased by ₹20 per gram and ₹160 per sovereign, with rates touching ₹12,600 per gram and ₹1,00,800 per sovereign. Yesterday morning, gold prices rose further by ₹640 per sovereign, reaching ₹1,01,440. While a decline was expected in the evening, prices instead surged again by another ₹640 per sovereign. As a result, gold closed yesterday at ₹1,02,080 per sovereign, while the price per gram rose by ₹80 to ₹12,760. Overall, gold prices increased by a sharp ₹1,280 per sovereign in a single day.
Amid this trend, gold and silver prices have once again increased today in Chennai.
Today’s Gold Price in Chennai (22 Carat)
One gram: ₹12,830 (+₹70)
One sovereign (8 grams): ₹1,02,640 (+₹580)
Today’s Silver Price in Chennai
One gram: ₹271 (+₹5)
One kilogram: ₹2,71,000 (+₹5,000)
With gold and silver prices continuing their upward movement, market watchers suggest that global factors and investment demand may be influencing the surge. Buyers are advised to closely monitor price movements before making purchases.
