CHENNAI: Gold prices saw a dip in the city on Thursday (April 2), falling by Rs 800 per sovereign (8 grams).
The yellow metal is now priced at Rs 1,11,600 per sovereign and Rs 13,950 per gram, after a drop of Rs 100 per gram.
On April 1, gold was priced at Rs 1,12,400 per sovereign and Rs 14,050 per gram.
Silver prices decreased
Silver prices also dropped by Rs 10 to be priced at Rs 255 per gram (Rs 2,55,000 per kg) on April 2. On April 1, silver was priced at Rs 265 per gram.
Gold rate today vs same day last year
Gold continues to remain significantly higher compared to last year. Prices have risen from Rs 68,080 per sovereign (Rs 8,510 per gram) on April 2, 2025, to Rs 1,11,600 per sovereign (Rs 13,950 per gram) on April 2, 2026, marking an increase of Rs 43,520 or about 63.93%.
Gold price (22-carat) over the last five days:
April 1, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,12,400 | 1 gram - Rs 14,050
March 31, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,09,360 | 1 gram - Rs 13,670
March 30, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,10,160 | 1 gram - Rs 13,770
March 28, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,09,280 | 1 gram - Rs 13,660
March 27, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,07,440 | 1 gram - Rs 13,430
Silver price over the last five days:
April 1, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 265
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