Gold Prices Skyrocket, Silver Holds Steady in Chennai
While gold prices are rising at rocket speed, silver prices have also surged rapidly in recent months. Although there was no change in silver prices today, both precious metals have been on a strong upward trajectory for over a year, repeatedly touching new record highs.
Earlier, there were discussions about whether gold would cross ₹1 lakh per sovereign. It has now surpassed that milestone and continues to rise sharply. Similarly, silver, which many wondered would ever cross ₹1 lakh per kilogram, has not only crossed ₹1 lakh but also ₹2 lakh and even ₹3 lakh, causing widespread surprise.
Recent Gold Price Movement
The day before yesterday:
Gold: ₹13,450 per gram | ₹1,07,600 per sovereign
Yesterday morning:
Increased by ₹160 per gram and ₹1,280 per sovereign
Yesterday afternoon:
Further increased by ₹290 per gram and ₹2,320 per sovereign
Total increase yesterday:
₹450 per gram and ₹3,600 per sovereign
New price: ₹13,900 per gram | ₹1,11,200 per sovereign
This marks an all-time historical high. Over the past week alone, gold has risen by ₹730 per gram and ₹5,840 per sovereign.
Today’s Gold and Silver Prices (Chennai)
Gold (22-carat):
- ₹14,250 per gram
- ₹1,14,000 per sovereign (Increase of ₹350 per gram and ₹2,800 per sovereign)
Silver:
- ₹340 per gram
- ₹3,40,000 per kilogram (No change today)
Last 5 Days – Gold Price Trend (Per Sovereign)
20-01-2026: 1,11,200
19-01-2026: 1,07,600
18-01-2026: 1,06,240
17-01-2026: 1,06,240
16-01-2026: 1,05,840
Last 5 Days – Silver Price Trend (Per Gram)
20-01-2026: 340
19-01-2026: 318
18-01-2026: 310
17-01-2026: 310
16-01-2026: 306
