Gold, silver prices today (August 21): Yellow metal tops ₹1.59 lakh, silver crosses ₹2.55 lakh. Check latest rates in major metros here

Gold and silver prices saw a slight rise on August 21, as weakness in international bullion markets weighed on domestic rates. Gold prices hit ₹1,59,280 per 10 grams, whereas silver rates also neared ₹2,55,100 per kg.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures were up 0.36% at ₹1.60 lakh per 10 grams, whereas silver futures rose by around 0.77% to ₹2.45 lakh per kilogram at the time of writing this story.

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In the retail market, gold continues to be traded mainly in two purities, 24-karat and 22-karat. While 24-karat gold is regarded as the purest form of the precious metal, 22-karat gold is widely preferred for jewellery as it offers greater strength and durability due to the presence of alloyed metals.

Market participants will continue to track global economic data, US interest rate expectations and currency movements for further direction in precious metal prices.

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Gold rates at top jewellers

Gold prices at leading jewellery retailers remained largely stable on 18 August 2026, with Joyalukkas and Malabar Gold & Diamonds both quoting ₹14,600 per gram across major Indian states. Tanishq's 22K gold rate was slightly higher at ₹14,645 per gram. Malabar's 24-carat gold rate stood at ₹15,928 per gram, while Tanishq's corresponding rate was ₹15,943 per gram.

The marginal differences in retail prices are influenced by brand-specific pricing policies, procurement costs, and regional market conditions, while overall bullion trends continue to guide gold prices.

*24K Tanishq rate estimated based on the prevailing purity premium over 22K gold.

Joyalukkas 22K Gold Rate by State