Chennai Gold Rate Rises Sharply in Evening Trading; Sovereign Up by ₹1,280

Gold prices in Chennai witnessed a sharp increase in the evening, with the price of gold rising by ₹1,280 per sovereign (8 grams) compared with the previous rate.

The price of 22-carat gold has increased to ₹14,200 per gram, up by ₹160. Accordingly, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) has climbed to ₹1,13,600.

Interestingly, the gold price had declined by ₹180 per gram in the morning. However, prices reversed direction in the evening, gaining ₹160 per gram.

Meanwhile, the silver price remained unchanged at ₹255 per gram in Chennai.

Chennai Gold and Silver Rates – Evening, August 14, 2026

• 22-carat gold: ₹14,200 per gram

• Gold: ₹1,13,600 per sovereign (8 grams)

• Silver: ₹255 per gram

The sharp movement in gold prices has once again highlighted the volatility in the precious metals market, with buyers and investors closely watching further price movements.