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Chennai: Gold prices surge by Rs 3,040, silver costs Rs 265 on April 1, 2026

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CHENNAI: Gold rate surged in the city on Wednesday (April 1) by Rs 3,040 per sovereign (8 grams).

The yellow metal is now priced at Rs 1,12,400 per sovereign and Rs 14,050 per gram, after a rise of Rs 380.

On March 31, gold cost Rs 1,09,360 per sovereign and 13,670 per gram.

Silver prices increases

Silver prices increased by Rs 15 to be priced at Rs 265 per gram (Rs 2,65,000 per kg) on April 1. On March 31, silver was priced at Rs 250 per gram.

Gold rate today vs gold rate on this day, last year

Gold remains significantly higher compared to last year. Prices have surged from Rs 68,080 per sovereign (Rs 8,510 per gram) on April 1, 2025, to Rs 1,12,400 per sovereign (Rs 14,050 per gram) on April 1, 2026, marking an increase of Rs 44,320 or about 65.09%.

Gold price (22-carat) over the last five days:

March 31,2026: 1 Sovereign-1,19,160 | 1 gram - Rs 13,670 per gram

March 30,2026: 1 Sovereign-1,10,160 | 1 gram - Rs 13,770 per gram

March 28, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,09,280 | 1 gram - Rs 13,660 per gram

March 27, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,07,440 | 1 gram - Rs 13,430 per gram

March 26, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,06,800 | 1 gram - Rs 13,350 per gram

Silver price over the last five days:

March 31, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 250

March 30, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 255

March 28, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 250

March 27, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 245

March 26, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 260

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