Gold and silver prices in Chennai have recorded a sharp double increase in a single day, leaving jewellery buyers and investors surprised. After rising during the morning trading session, both precious metals saw another spike by evening.
Gold Price in Chennai Today
Morning Rates:
Gold per gram: ₹15,200 (up ₹300)
Per sovereign (8 grams): ₹1,21,600 (up ₹2,400)
Evening Rates:
Gold per gram: ₹15,550 (up additional ₹350)
Per sovereign: ₹1,24,400 (up additional ₹2,800)
Total One-Day Increase:
- ₹650 per gram
- ₹5,200 per sovereign
This marks one of the biggest single-day increases in recent weeks. Gold had been fluctuating mildly over the past few days, but the weekend surge pushed prices well above ₹15,000 per gram.
Silver Price Update
Morning Rates:
Silver per gram: ₹300 (up ₹5)
Silver per kilogram: ₹3,00,000 (up ₹5,000)
Evening Rates:
Silver per gram: ₹320 (up additional ₹20)
Silver per kilogram: ₹3,20,000 (up additional ₹2,000)
Total Increase Today:
- ₹25 per gram
Silver, which had been witnessing minor fluctuations recently, also saw a strong upward movement.