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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

The price of gold has once again touched a historic high in Chennai. After crossing Rs. 1 lakh per sovereign on December 15 last month, prices saw a brief decline before beginning a steady upward trend from December 22. On December 28, gold reached a new peak and then dropped sharply. However, over the past week, prices have resumed their upward movement. Yesterday, gold prices increased significantly. In Chennai, the price of 22-carat ornamental gold rose by Rs. 1,360 per sovereign, reaching Rs. 1,07,600 per sovereign. The price per gram increased by Rs. 170 to Rs. 13,450.   Silver prices also recorded a slight rise. One kilogram of silver increased by Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 3,18,000, while the price per gram went up by Rs. 8 to Rs. 318. Today’s Prices: Today, gold prices have reached a fresh all-time high once again. In Chennai, the price of ornamental gold has increased by Rs. 1,280 per sovereign, selling at Rs. 1,08,880 per sovereign. The price per gram has risen by Rs. 160 to Rs. 13,610. Silver prices have also moved upward. One kilogram of silver has increased by Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 3,30,000, and the price per gram has risen by Rs. 12 to Rs. 330. Gold Price Trend Over the Last 5 Days: 17.01.2026 – Rs. 1,08,880 per sovereign 16.01.2026 – Rs. 1,05,840 per sovereign 15.01.2026 – Rs. 1,06,320 per sovereign 14.01.2026 – Rs. 1,06,240 per sovereign 13.01.2026 – Rs. 1,05,360 per sovereign With gold and silver prices continuing their upward momentum, buyers and investors are closely monitoring market trends amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

The price of ornament gold in Chennai witnessed a significant rise on Saturday, with gold prices increasing by ₹400 per sovereign. After climbing sharply by ₹3,120 per sovereign over the last four days, gold prices had eased slightly on Friday, offering temporary relief to buyers. However, prices resumed their upward trend today. Today’s Gold Rate in Chennai Gold price per gram: ₹13,280 (up by ₹50) Gold price per sovereign (8 grams): ₹1,06,240 (up by ₹400) Silver Price Today Silver prices also moved higher after declining marginally the previous day. Silver price per gram: ₹310 (up by ₹4) Silver price per kilogram: ₹3,06,000 (up by ₹4,000) Gold Price Trend in Chennai (Per Sovereign) January 17: ₹1,06,240 January 16: ₹1,05,840 January 15: ₹1,06,320 January 14: ₹1,06,240 January 13: ₹1,05,360 January 12: ₹1,04,960 January 11: ₹1,03,200

Gold prices have once again surged to a new all-time high in Chennai, continuing the strong upward trend seen over the past week. After crossing the ₹1 lakh mark per sovereign in December and witnessing brief corrections, gold prices have resumed their rally and reached fresh peaks today. Gold Price Today in Chennai (22 Carat) Per gram: ₹13,280 (↑ ₹110) Per sovereign (8 grams): ₹1,06,240 (↑ ₹880) This marks the highest gold price ever recorded in Chennai, driven by sustained demand and market momentum. Silver Price Today in Chennai Per gram: ₹307 (↑ ₹15) Silver bar (1 kg): ₹3,07,000 Silver prices have also climbed sharply, touching a new high alongside gold. Gold Price Trend – Last 5 Days (22 Carat, Per Sovereign) 13-01-2026: ₹1,05,360 12-01-2026: ₹1,04,960 11-01-2026: ₹1,03,200 10-01-2026: ₹1,03,200 09-01-2026: ₹1,02,400 Silver Price Trend – Last 5 Days (Per Gram) 13-01-2026: ₹292 12-01-2026: ₹287 11-01-2026: ₹275 10-01-2026: ₹275 09-01-2026: ₹268

Gold jewellery prices in Chennai have surged sharply, touching a new all-time high. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by ₹50 per gram, taking the rate to ₹13,170 per gram. Consequently, the price per sovereign has risen by ₹400 and is now selling at ₹1,05,360. Following the sharp rise in gold prices, silver prices have also continued their upward trend. After increasing by ₹12,000 per kilogram yesterday, silver prices rose again today (January 13) by ₹5 per gram, reaching ₹292 per gram. This translates to an increase of ₹5,000 per kilogram, pushing the price to a new peak of ₹2,92,000 per kilogram. Market analysts say that if this pace of increase continues, silver prices could soon touch a new all-time high of ₹300 per gram within the next one or two days. The surge in precious metal prices is being driven by increased investor demand amid global trade tensions, changes in US taxation policies, and escalating geopolitical tensions related to the Iran conflict. The continuous rise in prices has once again raised concerns among housewives and the general public.

In 2025, gold prices witnessed an unprecedented rally, touching nearly 52 new record highs during the year. In a surprise move that caught both investors and jewellery buyers off guard, gold prices crossed ₹1 lakh per sovereign, sending shockwaves across the market – especially among middle-class households planning jewellery purchases. Since then, gold prices have continued to fluctuate at elevated levels. On January 10, the price of jewellery gold in Chennai rose by ₹100 per sovereign, reaching ₹1,03,200, while one gram was sold at ₹12,900. With January 11 being a holiday, prices remained unchanged. Today’s Gold Price (January 12, 2026) Gold prices surged sharply today, registering a historic all-time high: Gold (1 sovereign): ₹1,04,960 (↑ ₹1,760) Gold (1 gram): ₹13,120 (↑ ₹220) This sudden spike has renewed concerns among jewellery buyers while attracting strong interest from investors tracking bullion trends. Silver Price Today Silver prices have also continued their upward momentum, mirroring the gold rally: Silver (1 kg): ₹2,87,000 (↑ ₹12,000) Silver (1 gram): ₹287 (↑ ₹12) Gold Price Trend: Last 7 Days Jan 12, 2026: ₹1,04,960 per sovereign | ₹13,120 per gram Jan 11, 2026: ₹1,03,200 per sovereign Jan 10, 2026: ₹1,03,200 per sovereign Jan 09, 2026: ₹1,02,400 per sovereign Jan 08, 2026: ₹1,02,000 per sovereign Jan 07, 2026: ₹1,02,400 per sovereign Jan 06, 2026: ₹1,02,640 per sovereign

Gold prices in Chennai continue to fluctuate sharply, changing twice a day – once in the morning and again in the evening – and touching record highs. This sudden surge has come as a shock to people planning to purchase gold for upcoming auspicious occasions. Today, the price of gold recorded a slight increase. The price rose by Rs. 50 per gram, with one gram of gold selling at Rs. 12,800. Similarly, the price of gold increased by Rs. 400 per sovereign, taking the cost of one sovereign (22 carat) to Rs. 1,02,400. In contrast, silver prices declined today after witnessing steady gains in recent days. The price of silver dropped by Rs. 4 per gram, with one gram now priced at Rs. 268. A kilogram silver bar is currently selling at Rs. 2,68,000. Gold Price Trend (Last Five Days – 22 Carat) 08-01-2026: Rs. 1,02,000 per sovereign07-01-2026: Rs. 1,02,400 per sovereign06-01-2026: Rs. 1,02,640 per sovereign05-01-2026: Rs. 1,02,080 per sovereign04-01-2026: Rs. 1,00,800 per sovereign Silver Price Trend (Last Five Days) 08-01-2026: Rs. 272 per gram07-01-2026: Rs. 277 per gram06-01-2026: Rs. 271 per gram05-01-2026: Rs. 266 per gram04-01-2026: Rs. 257 per gram Market experts note that global economic factors and investor demand continue to influence daily fluctuations in precious metal prices. Buyers are advised to closely monitor price movements before making purchasing decisions.

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday (09-01-2026) from 09.00 AM to 04.00 PM due to scheduled substation maintenance works.  Irugur (IRUGUR 110 KV Substation): Irugur, Ondipudur, Odderpalayam, S.I.H.S Colony, Pallapalayam (One Region), Kannampalayam (One Region), Chinniampalayam, Venkitapuram, Thottipalayam, Goldwins. Somayampalayam (SOMAYAMPALAYAM 110/22-11 KV Substation): Somayampalayam, Yamuna Nagar, Kalappanaickenpalayam, GCT Nagar, Kanuvai, KNG Pudur, Thadagam Road, Cheran Industries (part), Vidhya Colony, Saj Garden, V.M.T. Nagar, Teachers Colony, Namitha Colony. Somanur (SOMANUR 110 KV Substation): Krishnapuram, Semmandampalayam, one part of Kaniyur, one part of Somanur. Power supply will be restored before 04.00 PM if the maintenance works are completed early. The shutdown schedule is subject to change based on operational or weather-related factors.

Gold prices in Tamil Nadu have been witnessing daily fluctuations over the past few days. On Wednesday morning, the price of gold increased by ₹40 per gram, with one gram selling at ₹12,870. The price per sovereign (22-carat) also rose by ₹320 to ₹1,02,960. However, by evening, gold prices declined sharply. The price fell by ₹70 per gram to ₹12,800, while the sovereign rate dropped by ₹560 to ₹1,02,400. In Chennai today, gold prices continued their downward trend. The price of 22-carat gold has decreased by ₹400 per sovereign, bringing the rate down to ₹1,02,000. Similarly, the price per gram has fallen by ₹50 and is currently selling at ₹12,750. Silver prices have also declined today. The price of silver has reduced by ₹5 per gram and is now selling at ₹272 per gram. Meanwhile, bar silver is being sold at ₹2,72,000. Gold Price Trend (Last Five Days – 22 Carat, One Sovereign) 07-01-2026: ₹1,02,40006-01-2026: ₹1,02,64005-01-2026: ₹1,02,08004-01-2026: ₹1,00,80003-01-2026: ₹1,00,800 Silver Price Trend (Last Five Days – One Gram) 07-01-2026: ₹27706-01-2026: ₹27105-01-2026: ₹26604-01-2026: ₹25703-01-2026: ₹257 Market experts state that global economic factors and currency movements continue to influence precious metal prices, leading to frequent fluctuations in the local bullion market.   

In Chennai, the price of gold jewellery increased by ₹320 per sovereign today (January 7). With this hike, gold is now being sold at ₹1,02,960 per sovereign, while the price per gram has risen by ₹40 to ₹12,830 per gram. Silver prices also witnessed a sharp increase today. After a brief decline at the beginning of the new year, silver prices surged by ₹12 per gram, reaching ₹283 per gram, and by ₹12,000 per kilogram, taking the price to ₹2,83,000 per kilogram. Since the start of 2026, gold prices in Chennai have shown significant fluctuations. On January 1, the price of gold declined by ₹320 per sovereign, falling to ₹99,520. However, the very next day (January 2), prices rebounded sharply, rising by ₹1,120 per sovereign in a single day (morning and evening combined) to reach ₹1,00,640. Subsequently, on Saturday, gold prices increased by ₹160 per sovereign, touching ₹1,00,800. Yesterday, prices rose further by ₹560 per sovereign, reaching ₹1,02,640, while the per-gram price increased by ₹70 to ₹12,830. According to economic experts, the renewed upward trend in gold prices is being driven by increased investment demand amid global tensions and geopolitical developments. As a result, the price of gold in Chennai has increased by ₹2,160 per sovereign over the past three days alone.