Gold, Silver Prices Today May 21:Gold prices in India stayed pretty elevated on May 21, 2026, right after that recent import duty hike on precious metals set off a quick jump in the bullion market. International gold prices, on the other hand looked a bit weaker lately as inflation worries kept investors cautious. Still in India the domestic quote didn’t really cool down, it kept hovering near record highs, largely because import costs jumped and retail demand stayed quite steady.
Based on the newest bullion market data, 24-carat gold in India is now changing hands around ₹1.60 lakh per 10 grams, and silver prices are also seeing some back and forth, even as MCX patterns keep shifting.
Gold, Silver Prices Today May 21
- 24 Carat Gold: ₹1,60,043 – ₹1,60,470
- 22 Carat Gold: ₹14,531 – ₹14,709
- 18 Carat Gold: ₹11,876 – ₹12,035
The prices may vary slightly across cities and jewellery brands due to local taxes, making charges, and transportation costs.
Silver Rate Today in India
- Silver Price Today: ₹2,79,000 to ₹2,80,000 per kilogram
Silver prices remained volatile after the import duty revision and global commodity fluctuations. Market experts say industrial demand and global economic uncertainty continue to influence silver movement.
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City-Wise Gold Prices Today
- 24K Gold: ₹1,58,000–₹1,60,000 per 10 grams
- 22K Gold: ₹1,45,000–₹1,47,000 per 10 grams
Mumbai
- 24K Gold: ₹1,60,000 per 10 grams
- 22K Gold: ₹1,46,000 per 10 grams
Bengaluru
- 24K Gold: ₹1,58,350 per 10 grams
- 22K Gold: ₹1,45,150 per 10 grams
- 18K Gold: ₹1,18,760 per 10 grams
Gurugram
- 24K Gold: ₹1,58,510 per 10 grams
- 22K Gold: ₹1,45,310 per 10 grams
- 18K Gold: ₹1,18,920 per 10 grams
MCX Gold Trend
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) declined as much as 0.7 per cent or Rs 1,121 to hit an intraday low of Rs 1,57,959 as of 11:17 am. The yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,58,369, down 0.45 per cent or Rs 711, news agency IANS reported. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,60,378, rising 0.81 per cent or Rs 1,298, according to the exchange.
Meanwhile, silver futures (July 3) also witnessed selling pressure, slipping 1.21 per cent, or Rs 3,269, to Rs 2,66,850, its intraday low so far. The white metal was trading at Rs 2,68,970, down 0.43 per cent or Rs 1,149.
Should You Buy Gold Now?
Financial experts believe gold still remains a preferred long-term hedge against inflation and economic instability. However, buyers are advised to compare rates across jewellers, monitor MCX movements, and avoid panic buying during sharp price spikes.
