CHENNAI: The price of gold in the city decreased by Rs 560 per sovereign on Thursday (August 27).
The yellow metal is now priced at Rs 1,19,520 per sovereign and Rs 14,940 per gram, after a decrease of Rs 70 per gram.
Earlier on August 26, the price of 22-carat gold stood at Rs Rs 1,20,080 per sovereign and Rs 15,010 per gram.
Meanwhile, silver prices also remain stable, and continue to sell for for Rs 265 per gram (Rs 2,65,000 per kg) on August 27.
Gold remains significantly higher compared to last year. Prices have increased from Rs 75,120 per sovereign (Rs 9,390 per gram) on August 27, 2025, to Rs 1,19,520 per sovereign (Rs 14,940 per gram) on August 27, 2026, marking an increase of Rs 45,400 per sovereign or about 59.10 per cent .
August 26, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,20,080 | 1 gram - Rs 15,010
August 25, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,20,080 | 1 gram - Rs 15,010
August 24, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,20,240 | 1 gram - Rs 15,030
August 22, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,19,600 | 1 gram - Rs 14,950
August 26, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 265
August 25, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 265
August 24, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 275
August 22, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 270
August 21, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 270