Gold and Silver Prices Today (February 26, 2025): Slight fluctuations were observed in gold and silver prices on Mahashivratri. Gold and silver prices increased on Tuesday. However, due to the Mahashivratri holiday on Wednesday, the market will be closed, and prices will remain unchanged from Monday.
New Gold Prices (per 10 grams)
24 Carat (999) – 86,647 Taka
23 Carat (995) – 86,300 Taka
22 Carat (916) – 79,369 Taka
18 Carat (750) – 64,985 Taka
14 Carat (585) – 50,689 Taka
Silver Price (per Kilogram)
24 Carat (999) – 95,769 Taka (Down from the previous close of 96,115 Taka)
Today's Gold Prices
|
City |
22 Carat |
24 Carat |
18 Carat |
|
Chennai |
80,760 Taka |
88,100 Taka |
66,410 Taka |
|
Mumbai |
80,760 Taka |
88,100 Taka |
66,080 Taka |
|
Delhi |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Kolkata |
80,760 Taka |
88,100 Taka |
66,080 Taka |
|
Ahmedabad |
80,810 Taka |
88,150 Taka |
66,120 Taka |
|
Jaipur |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Patna |
80,810 Taka |
88,150 Taka |
66,120 Taka |
|
Lucknow |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Ghaziabad |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Noida |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Ayodhya |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Gurgaon |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
|
Chandigarh |
80,910 Taka |
88,250 Taka |
66,200 Taka |
Increased Gold Futures Prices Due to High Demand
On Tuesday, gold futures prices increased by 19 Taka, reaching 86,203 Taka per 10 grams. This increase is attributed to new investor transactions driven by high demand for this precious metal. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April delivery gold contract increased by 19 Taka or 0.02%, reaching 86,203 Taka per 10 grams, with a volume of 16,655 lots traded.
Analysts attribute the price increase to new purchases and increased investor interest. However, the price of spot gold in New York fell by 0.61% to $2,933.77 per ounce in the global market.
Checking Hallmark is Crucial When Buying Gold Jewelry
22-carat gold, which is 91.6% pure, is used for jewelry making. However, sometimes 89% or 90% pure gold is mixed and sold as 22-carat gold. Therefore, it is essential to check the hallmark when buying gold jewelry. Hallmarking allows for easy identification of gold purity.
• 375 Hallmark – 37.5% pure gold
• 585 Hallmark – 58.5% pure gold
• 750 Hallmark – 75.0% pure gold
• 916 Hallmark – 91.6% pure gold
• 990 Hallmark – 99.0% pure gold
• 999 Hallmark – 99.9% pure gold
Silver prices increased in the market, rising by 411 Taka to 95,500 Taka per kilogram. Increased trading volume by participants led to a rise in silver futures prices on Tuesday. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the March delivery silver price increased by 411 Taka or 0.43%, reaching 95,500 Taka per kilogram. A total of 12,948 lots were traded. Analysts attribute the price increase to new transactions. However, the price of silver in New York fell by 0.22% to $32.27 per ounce in the global market.
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