CHENNAI: Gold prices in the city continue to rise, increasing by Rs 2,800 per sovereign (8 grams) on March 25. The previous day, gold had dipped by Rs 2,720 in the morning session and then increased by Rs 2,000 in the evening session.
The shiny metal is now priced at Rs 1,08,800 per sovereign and Rs 13,600 per gram, a rise of Rs 350.
On March 24, in the final session, the yellow metal was priced at Rs 1,06,000 per sovereign and Rs 13,250 per gram.
Silver prices increased by Rs 10, selling for Rs 260 (Rs 2,60,000 per kg) on March 25. On March 24, silver was priced at Rs 250.
Gold remains significantly higher compared to last year. Prices have surged from Rs 65,480 per sovereign (Rs 8185 per gram) on March 25, 2025, to Rs 1,08,800 per sovereign (Rs 13,600 per gram) on March 25, 2026, marking an increase of Rs 43,320 or about 66.15%.
March 24, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,06,000 | 1 gram - Rs 13,250 per gram
March 23, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,06,720 | 1 gram - Rs 13,340 per gram
March 21, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,08,960 | 1 gram - Rs 13,620 per gram
March 20, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,11,600 | 1 gram - Rs 13,950 per gram
March 19, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,11,200 | 1 gram - Rs 13,900 per gram
March 24, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 250
March 23, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 250
March 21, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 250
March 20, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 260
March 19, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 265