Gold and Silver Prices Today, January 8:The gold price in India stayed high on January 8, 2026, with gold’s global uncertainties and domestic demand still prevailing. On the other hand, silver showed very strong price growth, thus joining gold’s price trend and continuing its own recent upward movement.
Gold and Silver Prices Today, January 8
The rate of 24-carat gold in the major urban areas such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore is around ₹1,38,000 + per 10 grams with the same strength for 22 carat and 18 carat gold.
Though city-wise prices are a bit different, the overall trend is of high stability with slight upward trend. For instance, Delhi and Jaipur have the 24 K price of about ₹1,38,380 per 10 g and Mumbai and Kolkata are in the same price range.
Despite some price consolidation seen in broader commodity markets overnight, analysts note that gold’s status as a safe-haven asset continues to underpin demand particularly among Indian buyers preparing for marriage and festival seasons.
Gold Prices (per 10 grams)
24 K / 22 K / 18 K
Delhi: ₹1,38,380 / ₹1,26,860 / ₹1,03,830
Mumbai: ₹1,38,230 / ₹1,26,710 / ₹1,03,680
Chennai: ₹1,39,210 / ₹1,27,610 / ₹1,06,510
Kolkata: ₹1,38,230 / ₹1,26,710 / ₹1,03,680
Bengaluru: ₹1,38,230 / ₹1,26,710 / ₹1,03,680
Hyderabad: ₹1,38,230 / ₹1,26,710 / ₹1,03,680
Ahmedabad: ₹1,38,280 / ₹1,26,760 / ₹1,03,730
Jaipur: ₹1,38,380 / ₹1,26,860 / ₹1,03,830
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Silver Prices
Silver’s performance today is noteworthy for its relative strength. Investors and jewellery buyers alike are seeing strong gains in silver rates, with prices climbing sharply over the past 48 hours in many regions:
Around India’s major cities, silver is trading above ₹2,48,000–₹2,66,000 per kilogram, and around ₹2,571–₹2,771 per 10-gram unit depending on city-specific demand and supply conditions.
In Chennai, southern India’s silver prices have crossed into higher brackets due to localized demand, while Delhi and Mumbai remain firmly elevated.
Silver Prices (per kilogram) in Major Cities
Delhi: ₹2,48,100/kg
Mumbai: ₹2,57,100/kg
Chennai: ₹2,77,100/kg
Kolkata: ₹2,57,100/kg
Bengaluru: ₹2,57,100/kg
Hyderabad: ₹2,77,100/kg
Thiruvananthapuram: ₹2,77,100/kg
Factors Affecting The Gold and Silver Prices Today, January 8
Safe Havens Demand: A combination of global economic uncertainties has led the investors to gold and silver as protective measures.
Currency Movement: A weaker Indian rupee compared to the US dollar usually results in higher domestic metal prices.
Booking of Profits and Technical Corrections: Gold has also been subjected to some amount of profit-taking recently, which is a common phenomenon that may lead to a short-term price dip and subsequently increased buying interest.
Silver’s Industrial Use: Silver’s wide-ranging industrial usage which includes electronics and solar panels gives its price an extra support besides pure investment demand, unlike gold.
Investor Takeaway
For customers and investors on 8 Jan 2026:
Gold is still a secure option of high value in the long run, specifically via purchasing of the ornament, through hedge strategies or storage.
The silver market is full of light, and the new vigorous advancements might create chances but also dangers owing to the price fluctuations.
Today’s precious metals prices tell how the merging of global trends and local demand is in shaping India’s dynamic bullion market whether you are planning a wedding ring purchase, investing in bullion, or monitoring commodity trends for portfolio decisions.
