New Delhi: On the occasion of Dhanteras, the price of gold and silver has risen across the country on October 18, 2025, Saturday. After hitting record highs in the international market, there was some decline in gold prices on 17 October, but its impact in the Indian market was limited. Gold and silver are always considered safe investments for investors and at this time the demand for these two metals has also increased in the market. In the last 20 years, gold and silver have given strong returns to investors. Let us know what are the rates of gold and silver in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai today on 18th October.
On 17 October, the price of gold rose above $4300 per ounce in the international market. After this, there was some decline and the price came down to $4211 per ounce. After US President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the additional tariffs on China, there was a stir in the market. However, it did not have much impact on the Indian market and the prices on Danteras remain high.
Gold and Silver Safe Investments
Market experts say that precious metals like gold and silver are the best way to keep a portfolio safe in a volatile market. Investors turn to them when the risk in the market increases. This is why these metals have given good returns in the long run.
Gold and silver gave bumper returns
In the year 2005, the price of gold was Rs 7638 per 10 grams, which rose to above Rs 1 lakh in 2025. That is, gold gave a return of about 1200 percent in 20 years. Similarly, silver has also registered an increase of 668 percent in the same period. This shows how beneficial investing in these metals has proved to be in the long run.
Gold Price Today
According to the Indian Bullion Association, the price of 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,27,320 per 10 grams in the morning today. At the same time, the price of 22-carat gold is Rs 1,16,710 per 10 grams. The price of silver was recorded at Rs 1,57,300 per kg. This rate works as a standard across the country, although jewellers can add making charges and taxes.
Gold and silver prices in Mumbai and Delhi
In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold is available at Rs 1,27,320 rupees per 10 grams and the price of silver is Rs 1,57,300 per kg. The price of gold in Delhi is Rs 1,27,100 per 10 grams and the price of silver is Rs 1,57,030 per kg.
The price of gold in Kolkata stood at Rs 1,27,150 per 10 grams and silver Rs 1,57,090 per kg. In Bengaluru, gold priced at Rs 1,27,420 and silver Rs 1,57,420 per kg. In Hyderabad, gold rate was recorded at Rs 1,27,520 and silver at Rs 1,57,550 per kg. The highest price of gold in Chennai is Rs 1,27,690 per 10 grams and silver Rs 1,57,760 per kg.
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