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The period of speculation over whether gold prices would cross the ₹1 lakh mark has now come to an end. On the 15th of this month, the price of one sovereign of gold officially crossed ₹1 lakh, creating a new all-time high. At the beginning of this year, market experts had predicted that gold prices would touch ₹1 lakh by the end of 2025, and that prediction has now come true. In this backdrop, the World Gold Council has forecast that gold prices could approach ₹2 lakh per sovereign by the end of next year (2026). Reflecting this outlook, gold prices have been consistently rising and setting new peaks almost every day. Two days ago, gold prices surged by ₹170 per gram and ₹1,360 per sovereign. On that day, one gram of gold was sold at ₹12,570, while one sovereign was priced at ₹1,00,560. The upward momentum continued yesterday, with prices increasing by ₹200 per gram and ₹1,600 per sovereign. As a result, one gram of gold rose to ₹12,770 and one sovereign touched ₹1,02,160. Within just two days, gold prices climbed by ₹2,960 per sovereign, marking a fresh all-time high. The rally continued today as well, with gold prices rising by another ₹30 per gram and ₹240 per sovereign. Currently, one gram of gold is selling at ₹12,800, while one sovereign has reached ₹1,02,400, an unprecedented level. Silver prices have also witnessed a sharp and historic rise. The day before yesterday, silver prices increased by ₹5 per gram and ₹5,000 per kilogram. Yesterday, prices climbed further by ₹3 per gram and ₹3,000 per kilogram, taking the price to ₹234 per gram and ₹2,34,000 per kilogram. Today, silver recorded a massive single-day jump of ₹10 per gram, with prices reaching ₹244 per gram and ₹2,44,000 per kilogram. This marks a new all-time high for silver prices as well. Last Five Days’ Gold Prices (22-carat): 23-12-2025: ₹1,02,160 per sovereign22-12-2025: ₹1,00,560 per sovereign21-12-2025: ₹99,200 per sovereign20-12-2025: ₹99,200 per sovereign19-12-2025: ₹99,040 per sovereign Last Five Days’ Silver Prices: 23-12-2025: ₹234 per gram22-12-2025: ₹231 per gram21-12-2025: ₹226 per gram20-12-2025: ₹226 per gram19-12-2025: ₹221 per gram With both gold and silver reaching historic highs, market watchers expect continued volatility and upward momentum in precious metal prices in the coming days.   

With gold prices already crossing the ₹1 lakh mark, they have surged further today, rising by ₹1,600 per sovereign. The price of 22-carat gold witnessed a sharp increase yesterday (Monday) as well ₹640 per sovereign in the morning, followed by an additional ₹720 rise in the evening. In total, gold prices jumped by ₹1,360 in a single day, reaching ₹1,00,560 per sovereign.  Today’s fresh hike has pushed the price of gold to ₹1,02,160 per sovereign. The per-gram price has also risen by ₹200, taking it to ₹12,770. Notably, the price of one sovereign of gold had earlier touched ₹1,00,120 on December 15. The repeated crossing of the ₹1 lakh milestone has sparked concern among the general public. Meanwhile, silver prices have also increased. The price of silver rose by ₹3 per gram this morning and is now being sold at ₹234 per gram. On a kilogram basis, silver has increased by ₹3,000, reaching ₹2,34,000 per kilogram.

The gold rate in the city continues its upward march, edging closer to the ₹1 lakh milestone. On December 22, gold rose by ₹640 per sovereign, taking the price to ₹99,840 per sovereign (8 grams) and ₹12,480 per gram, an increase of ₹80 per gram. On December 20, gold was priced at ₹99,200 per sovereign and ₹12,400 per gram, marking a marginal rise of ₹20. The yellow metal had earlier touched its highest price of the year at ₹1,00,120 per sovereign on December 15. Market experts attribute the ongoing rally to the US Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated interest rate cut and its indication of further easing next year. This move weakened the US dollar, boosting global safe-haven demand for gold. Additionally, a record-low rupee has supported higher domestic prices. Previously, gold had reached a yearly high of ₹97,600 per sovereign (₹12,200 per gram) on October 17. Since the beginning of the year, gold prices have surged significantly. On January 1, gold was priced at ₹57,200 per sovereign (₹7,150 per gram). As of December 22, prices have climbed by ₹42,640 per sovereign—an increase of nearly 74.5%. Silver also recorded a sharp rise, increasing by ₹5 to trade at ₹231 per gram (₹2,31,000 per kg) on December 22. This marks the highest silver price recorded so far this year. Gold Price Trend (22-carat) – Last Five Days December 20, 2025: ₹99,200 per sovereign | ₹12,400 per gramDecember 19, 2025: ₹99,040 per sovereign | ₹12,380 per gramDecember 18, 2025: ₹99,520 per sovereign | ₹12,440 per gramDecember 17, 2025: ₹99,200 per sovereign | ₹12,400 per gramDecember 16, 2025: ₹98,800 per sovereign | ₹12,350 per gram Silver Price Trend – Last Five Days December 20, 2025: ₹226 per gramDecember 19, 2025: ₹221 per gramDecember 18, 2025: ₹224 per gramDecember 17, 2025: ₹222 per gramDecember 16, 2025: ₹211 per gram   

As trading began in Chennai this morning, gold prices recorded a sharp increase, with the rate rising by ₹160 per sovereign to reach ₹99,200. After recently touching the ₹1 lakh mark per sovereign and shocking the market, gold prices are once again climbing steadily and inching closer to that level. On Saturday morning, the last trading day of the week, the price of ornamental gold increased by ₹20 per gram, selling at ₹12,400 per gram. Correspondingly, the price per sovereign rose by ₹160 to ₹99,200. While gold prices continue to deliver repeated shocks, silver prices are also hitting fresh highs, making gold appear comparatively moderate. This morning, silver prices increased by ₹5 per gram to ₹226. With this rise of ₹5,000, the price of one kilogram of silver has reached ₹2.26 lakh.

Gold and silver prices, which had touched record highs in recent days, have registered a slight decline today. On Thursday, gold prices had increased by ₹40 per gram and ₹320 per sovereign, with one gram priced at ₹12,440 and one sovereign (8 grams) at ₹99,520. Silver prices also surged, rising by ₹2 per gram and ₹2,000 per kilogram, taking the price to ₹224 per gram and ₹2,24,000 per kilogram, continuing its record-breaking rally. However, prices eased marginally today. The price of gold has fallen by ₹60 per gram and ₹480 per sovereign. As per the latest rates, one gram of gold is now selling at ₹12,380, while one sovereign is priced at ₹99,040. Silver prices have also declined today. The metal has dropped by ₹3 per gram and ₹3,000 per kilogram, with the current rate standing at ₹221 per gram and ₹2,21,000 per kilogram. Gold Price Trend (Recent Days – Per Sovereign): – December 19, 2025 – ₹99,040– December 18, 2025 – ₹99,520– December 17, 2025 – ₹99,200– December 16, 2025 – ₹98,800– December 15, 2025 – ₹1,00,120– December 14, 2025 – ₹98,960– December 13, 2025 – ₹98,960– December 12, 2025 – ₹98,960– December 11, 2025 – ₹96,400– December 10, 2025 – ₹96,240 Despite today’s dip, gold and silver prices continue to trade at historically high levels, with market observers closely tracking global trends, investor demand, and currency movements for further direction.   

Precious metal prices continued to fluctuate sharply, with both gold and silver registering fresh gains today. The recent surge has heightened concerns among buyers as prices remain unstable over the past several days. Gold prices, which began rising sharply from December 12, have seen wide swings. After touching a record high of ₹1,00,120 per sovereign on December 15, prices dipped briefly before rebounding again. Today, gold has moved up once more, reinforcing the volatile trend seen in recent sessions. Today’s Gold Rate Highlight (18.12.2025) ₹12,440 per gram ₹99,520 per sovereign📈 Gold rose by ₹40 per gram and ₹320 per sovereign compared to yesterday. Experts say gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming days due to ongoing global and domestic market factors. Silver prices are also witnessing a strong upward momentum, often mirroring gold’s movement. After touching new highs earlier this month, silver dipped marginally before surging again to a fresh record today. Today’s Silver Rate Highlight (18.12.2025) ₹224 per gram ₹2,24,000 per kilogram📈 Silver increased by ₹2 per gram and ₹2,000 per kilogram. Gold Price Trend (Recent Days – Per Sovereign) 18.12.2025 – ₹99,520 17.12.2025 – ₹99,200 16.12.2025 – ₹98,800 15.12.2025 – ₹1,00,120 14.12.2025 – ₹98,960 13.12.2025 – ₹98,960 12.12.2025 – ₹98,960 11.12.2025 – ₹96,400 10.12.2025 – ₹96,240 With both gold and silver repeatedly touching new highs, market observers anticipate continued price fluctuations in the near term. Buyers and investors are advised to closely monitor daily rate movements.

Gold prices in Chennai have been witnessing sharp fluctuations over the past few days. After briefly crossing the ₹1 lakh per sovereign mark, gold rates saw a sudden decline, followed by a marginal increase today, reflecting continued volatility in the market. On December 16, the price of gold dropped sharply by ₹1,320 per sovereign, pushing it back below the ₹1 lakh level. This decline brought temporary relief to jewellery buyers and investors who were concerned about the steep rise in prices. Gold Prices Today (December 17) As of today, the price of 22-carat ornamental gold in Chennai has edged up slightly: ₹12,400 per gram ₹99,200 per sovereign (8 grams) Compared to the previous day, gold prices have increased by ₹50 per gram and ₹400 per sovereign. Silver Prices Touch Record Levels Along with gold, silver prices in the Chennai market have also reached record highs: ₹222 per gram ₹2,22,000 per kilogram Market Outlook Gold prices recently touched an all-time high of over ₹1 lakh per sovereign before undergoing a correction. Market experts attribute the frequent price movements to international market trends, fluctuations in currency values, and broader global economic factors. With both gold and silver prices continuing to show volatility, buyers and investors are closely monitoring market conditions before making purchasing decisions.

As many people avoid investing in the stock market, gold has emerged as the preferred investment for securing future financial stability. This growing shift has significantly increased global demand for the precious yellow metal, leading to a sharp surge in gold prices. Due to this high demand, gold prices have been skyrocketing. Ahead of the Diwali festival, gold prices rose at a rapid pace. While it was initially expected that gold would touch ₹1 lakh per sovereign before Diwali, it reached ₹96,000 and then eased slightly. However, over the past few months, gold prices have repeatedly hit new all-time highs, creating strong volatility in the market. The continuous rise in prices has made gold an unattainable dream for poor and middle-class families. In a bid to grow their savings quickly, some people have even started investing in gold by taking loans from banks and financial institutions. Rapid Price Rise Shocks Buyers On December 9, one gram of gold was priced at ₹12,000, while a sovereign was sold at ₹96,000. Prices then continued to rise gradually. By December 13, gold reached ₹12,370 per gram and ₹98,960 per sovereign. As the previous day was a holiday, the same rates continued. Yesterday morning, gold prices rose by ₹90 per gram to ₹12,460 and by ₹720 per sovereign to ₹99,680. Many believed that prices would not cross the ₹1 lakh mark. However, within hours, another sharp increase shocked buyers. By noon, gold prices rose again by ₹55 per gram, taking the price to ₹12,515 per gram and ₹1,00,120 per sovereign. In a single day, gold prices increased by ₹145 per gram and ₹1,160 per sovereign. This unprecedented rise caused widespread concern, especially among housewives. Sharp Decline After Record High After crossing the historic ₹1 lakh mark per sovereign yesterday, gold prices dropped sharply today. The price of gold fell by ₹165 per gram, bringing it down to ₹12,350 per gram. The price of a sovereign decreased by ₹1,320, settling at ₹98,800. Silver Prices Also Fall Silver prices also witnessed a significant decline today. The price of silver fell by ₹4 per gram, with one gram selling at ₹211. The price of a kilogram of silver dropped by ₹4,000, with silver bars now selling at ₹2,11,000. Last Five Days’ Gold Prices (22 Carat – One Sovereign) – 15-12-2025: ₹1,00,120 – 14-12-2025: ₹98,960 – 13-12-2025: ₹98,960 – 12-12-2025: ₹98,960 – 11-12-2025: ₹96,400 Last Five Days’ Silver Prices (One Gram) – 15-12-2025: ₹215 – 14-12-2025: ₹210 – 13-12-2025: ₹210 – 12-12-2025: ₹216 – 11-12-2025: ₹209

Gold prices continued their upward trend in Chennai today, touching a fresh high and moving closer to the ₹1 lakh mark per sovereign. The price of 22-carat gold jewellery increased by ₹720 per sovereign, taking the rate to ₹99,680 per sovereign. On a per-gram basis, gold rose by ₹90, and is now being sold at ₹12,460 per gram. The surge is attributed to heavy investments by international investors in gold. Due to the continuous rise in global gold prices, domestic prices have also been hitting new highs. In Tamil Nadu, the price of 22-carat gold had already crossed ₹95,000 per sovereign in October. On October 21, gold touched a then record high of ₹97,600 per sovereign. Although prices fluctuated thereafter, they did not surpass that level until recently. Over the past few days, gold prices have been steadily increasing. Last Friday (December 12), gold prices rose sharply. In the morning, the price increased by ₹200 per gram, reaching ₹12,250, while the price per sovereign jumped by ₹1,600 to ₹98,000. Silver also rose by ₹6 per gram, selling at ₹215. Later that evening, gold prices climbed again by ₹120 per gram, reaching ₹12,370, while the price per sovereign rose by ₹960 to ₹98,960. There was no change in gold prices on Saturday (December 13) and Sunday (December 14) due to the weekend. Today (December 15), gold resumed its upward movement, reaching an all-time high of ₹99,680 per sovereign. The rapid rise, with prices nearing ₹1 lakh per sovereign, has come as a shock to jewellery buyers. Meanwhile, silver prices increased by ₹3 per gram today and are being sold at ₹213 per gram.

Gold prices in the city remained unchanged on December 13, holding at their highest level so far this year. The yellow metal is currently priced at ₹98,960 per sovereign (8 grams) and ₹12,370 per gram. The ongoing gold rally is attributed to the US Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate cut and its signal of further monetary easing next year. This has weakened the US dollar and boosted global safe-haven demand. Additionally, the record-low rupee has supported higher domestic gold prices. Earlier, gold had touched its previous yearly high of ₹97,600 per sovereign (₹12,200 per gram) on October 17. From January 1, when gold was priced at ₹57,200 per sovereign (₹7,150 per gram), prices have surged by ₹41,760, marking a sharp 73% increase. Meanwhile, silver prices declined by ₹6 to ₹210 per gram (₹2,10,000 per kg). On December 12, silver was priced at ₹216 per gram. Gold Price (22-carat) – Last 5 Days December 12, 2025: ₹98,960 per sovereign | ₹12,370 per gramDecember 11, 2025: ₹96,400 per sovereign | ₹12,050 per gramDecember 10, 2025: ₹96,240 per sovereign | ₹12,030 per gramDecember 9, 2025: ₹96,000 per sovereign | ₹12,000 per gramDecember 8, 2025: ₹96,320 per sovereign | ₹12,040 per gram Silver Price – Last 5 Days December 12, 2025: ₹216 per gramDecember 11, 2025: ₹209 per gramDecember 10, 2025: ₹207 per gramDecember 9, 2025: ₹199 per gramDecember 8, 2025: ₹198 per gram