Gold prices in India showed little movement on Sunday, April 19, with 24-carat and 22-carat rates holding nearly unchanged in the retail market. The day marks Akshaya Tritiya, a festival widely seen as an auspicious time to invest in gold and silver.
Going by the previous close, gold continues to hover above the ₹1.5 lakh mark, underlining the firm trend in bullion prices.
What are the gold and silver rates today?
As of 6:15 am, the price of 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,54,900 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹1,41,992 per 10 grams in the retail market.
Silver (999 fine) was quoted at ₹2,59,210 per kilogram, according to data from the Indian Bullion Association (IBA).
Retail buyers should note that final jewellery prices may be higher due to making charges, GST and other taxes levied by jewellers.
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City-wise Gold Prices on April 19
Gold prices showed minor variations across major cities:
Delhi: 24K gold at ₹1,55,930 per 10 gm; 22K at ₹1,42,920. Silver stood at ₹2,75,000 per kg.
Mumbai: 24K gold at ₹1,55,780; 22K at ₹1,42,800. Silver at ₹2,75,000 per kg.
Ahmedabad: 24K gold at ₹1,55,830; 22K at ₹1,42,850. Silver at ₹2,75,000 per kg.
Bengaluru: 24K gold at ₹1,55,780; 22K at ₹1,42,800. Silver at ₹2,75,000 per kg.
Kolkata: 24K gold at ₹1,55,780; 22K at ₹1,42,800. Silver at ₹2,75,000 per kg.
Hyderabad: 24K gold at ₹1,55,780; 22K at ₹1,42,800. Silver at ₹2,80,000 per kg.
Chennai: 24K gold at ₹1,56,660; 22K at ₹1,43,600. Silver at ₹2,80,000 per kg.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Shubh Muhurat
Akshaya Tritiya is widely associated with buying precious metals, as it is believed to bring lasting prosperity.
According to Drik Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi begins at 10:49 am on April 19 and ends at 7:27 am on April 20.
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Auspicious timings for purchases today include
Delhi/NCR: 10:49 am to 12:20 pm
Mumbai: 10:49 am to 12:38 pm
Ahmedabad: 10:49 am to 12:39 pm
Kolkata: 10:49 am to 11:36 am
Chennai: 10:49 am to 12:08 pm
Bengaluru: 10:49 am to 12:19 pm
Hyderabad: 10:49 am to 12:15 pm
Apart from buying gold and silver, many people also consider the day favourable for starting new ventures, investments and property purchases.
