Earlier, there were discussions about whether gold would cross ₹1 lakh per sovereign. It has now surpassed that milestone and continues to rise sharply. Similarly, silver, which many wondered would ever cross ₹1 lakh per kilogram, has not only crossed ₹1 lakh but also ₹2 lakh and even ₹3 lakh, causing widespread surprise.
Recent Gold Price Movement
The day before yesterday:
Gold: ₹13,450 per gram | ₹1,07,600 per sovereign
Yesterday morning:
Increased by ₹160 per gram and ₹1,280 per sovereign
Yesterday afternoon:
Further increased by ₹290 per gram and ₹2,320 per sovereign
Total increase yesterday:
₹450 per gram and ₹3,600 per sovereign
New price: ₹13,900 per gram | ₹1,11,200 per sovereign
This marks an all-time historical high. Over the past week alone, gold has risen by ₹730 per gram and ₹5,840 per sovereign.
Today’s Gold and Silver Prices (Chennai)
Gold (22-carat):
– ₹14,250 per gram
– ₹1,14,000 per sovereign (Increase of ₹350 per gram and ₹2,800 per sovereign)
Silver:
– ₹340 per gram
– ₹3,40,000 per kilogram (No change today)
Last 5 Days – Gold Price Trend (Per Sovereign)
20-01-2026: 1,11,200
19-01-2026: 1,07,600
18-01-2026: 1,06,240
17-01-2026: 1,06,240
16-01-2026: 1,05,840
Last 5 Days – Silver Price Trend (Per Gram)
20-01-2026: 340
19-01-2026: 318
18-01-2026: 310
17-01-2026: 310
16-01-2026: 306
