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On the occasion of the English New Year, gold prices in Chennai witnessed a slight decline, offering temporary relief to buyers. The price of gold, which stood at ₹12,480 per gram the day before yesterday, fell by ₹40 yesterday and was sold at ₹12,440 per gram. Accordingly, one sovereign (8 grams) of 22-carat gold was priced at ₹99,520, down by ₹320 from the previous day’s rate of ₹99,840. After days of continuous competitive increases in gold and silver prices, this brief dip brought some comfort to consumers. However, the relief was short-lived, as gold prices surged again today, with the price of one sovereign crossing the ₹1 lakh mark. In Chennai today, the price of 22-carat gold has increased by ₹140 per gram and is being sold at ₹12,580 per gram. Consequently, one sovereign has risen by ₹1,120 and is now priced at ₹1,00,640. Silver prices have also followed an upward trend. The price of silver has increased by ₹4 per gram and is currently being sold at ₹260 per gram. Bar silver is priced at ₹2,60,000. Gold Prices Over the Last Few Days (22-Carat) 01-01-2026: ₹99,520 per sovereign31-12-2025: ₹99,840 per sovereign30-12-2025: ₹1,00,800 per sovereign29-12-2025: ₹1,04,160 per sovereign28-12-2025: ₹1,04,800 per sovereign27-12-2025: ₹1,04,800 per sovereign Silver Prices Over the Last Few Days 01-01-2026: ₹256 per gram31-12-2025: ₹257 per gram30-12-2025: ₹258 per gram29-12-2025: ₹281 per gram28-12-2025: ₹285 per gram27-12-2025: ₹285 per gram Market observers note that while short-term fluctuations continue, gold prices remain volatile, keeping both buyers and investors closely watchful of further movements. 

Gold prices in Chennai fell sharply today (December 31), bringing some relief to buyers after days of steady gains. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold has dropped by ₹400, and is now being sold at ₹1,00,400. Today’s Gold Rates in Chennai 22-carat gold: Down by ₹50 per gram, now at ₹12,550 per gram 24-carat gold: Down by ₹55 per gram, now at ₹13,690 per gram 24-carat gold (1 sovereign): Down by ₹440, now priced at ₹1,09,528 Silver Price Today There is no change in silver prices today: Silver (per gram): ₹258 Silver (per kilogram): ₹2,58,000 Silver prices had touched recent highs over the past few days and are currently holding steady.

Gold prices witnessed a steep correction on December 30 after touching their highest level of the year. The yellow metal plunged by ₹3,360 per sovereign in a single session, bringing the price down to ₹1,00,800 per sovereign (8 grams) and ₹12,600 per gram, a fall of ₹420 per gram. On December 29, gold was priced at ₹1,04,160 per sovereign and ₹13,020 per gram, already down by ₹640 from the previous session. Earlier, on the evening of December 27, gold had reached its yearly high at ₹1,04,800 per sovereign and ₹13,100 per gram. The recent volatility follows a strong rally driven by the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and indications of further easing, which weakened the dollar and boosted safe-haven demand. A record-low rupee also supported domestic gold prices. From January 1, when gold stood at ₹57,200 per sovereign (₹7,150 per gram), prices have surged by ₹43,600—an increase of about 76.2%—before the latest correction. Silver prices also declined, falling by ₹23 to ₹258 per gram (₹2,58,000 per kg) on December 30. Recent Price Trend (22-carat gold): – Dec 29: ₹1,04,160 per sovereign | ₹13,020 per gram– Dec 27: ₹1,04,800 per sovereign | ₹13,100 per gram– Dec 26: ₹1,03,120 per sovereign | ₹12,890 per gram– Dec 25: ₹1,02,560 per sovereign | ₹12,820 per gram– Dec 24: ₹1,02,400 per sovereign | ₹12,800 per gram Silver (per gram): – Dec 29: ₹281– Dec 27: ₹285– Dec 26: ₹254– Dec 25: ₹245– Dec 24: ₹244 The sudden dip has brought some relief to buyers, even as gold continues to trade near historically high levels. 

After touching record highs earlier this week, gold prices in Chennai witnessed a decline on Sunday (December 29). The price of 22-carat jewellery gold fell by ₹640 per sovereign, offering slight relief to buyers. With this reduction, gold is now being sold at ₹13,020 per gram, while the price of one sovereign (8 grams) stands at ₹1,04,160. Silver prices also moved downward today. The metal recorded a drop of ₹4 per gram, and silver is currently priced at ₹281 per gram in the Chennai market. Market observers note that while short-term fluctuations continue, precious metal prices remain sensitive to global economic cues and investor sentiment. Buyers are closely watching trends amid ongoing volatility in international markets. 

Gold prices in Chennai surged to a fresh all-time high on Friday, continuing the strong upward trend seen this week. On December 27, the price of gold increased by ₹110 per gram, taking the rate to ₹13,000 per gram. With this rise, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) climbed to ₹1,04,000. Gold prices have been steadily rising amid strong investor interest and ongoing global economic uncertainty, reinforcing gold’s status as a safe-haven investment. Meanwhile, silver prices also recorded a sharp increase. On December 27, silver rose by ₹20 per gram, pushing the rate to ₹274 per gram. The surge in silver prices is attributed to strong demand from industrial sectors such as renewable energy, electrical equipment, and electric vehicles. Market experts expect precious metal prices to remain firm in the coming days, supported by sustained demand and global market volatility. 

Gold jewellery prices in Chennai touched a fresh all-time high on Friday, continuing the strong upward trend witnessed since the beginning of the week. On December 26, the price of gold increased by ₹560 per sovereign, taking the rate to ₹1,03,120 per sovereign (8 grams). On a per-gram basis, gold rose by ₹70, with one gram priced at ₹12,890. Gold prices have been on a steady rise over the past few days. On December 22, prices jumped sharply by ₹1,360 per sovereign, reaching ₹1,00,560. This was followed by another major increase on December 23, when gold surged by ₹1,600 per sovereign to ₹1,02,160. On December 24, gold prices rose further, with the per-gram rate increasing by ₹30 to ₹12,800, while the sovereign price went up by ₹240 to ₹1,02,400. Later the same day, gold saw an additional rise of ₹160 per sovereign, selling at ₹1,02,560, with the per-gram price moving up by ₹20 to ₹12,820. Today’s hike has pushed prices to yet another record level. Meanwhile, silver prices also recorded a sharp jump. Driven by strong demand from the electrical and renewable energy sectors – including solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles – silver prices continue to climb. On December 26, silver rose by ₹9 per gram, selling at ₹254 per gram, and by ₹9,000 per kilogram, taking the rate to ₹2.54 lakh per kg. Market experts attribute the sustained rise in gold and silver prices to strong industrial demand and continued investor interest amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.   

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.