Gold and silver prices recorded gains on March 17, 2026, with both contracts trading higher on the domestic futures market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold and silver futures were trading in positive territory.
As of the time of reporting, gold futures for the April 2, 2026 expiry registered an increase of around Rs 1,100. Gold futures opened at Rs 1,56,891 per 10 grams on MCX, compared with the previous close of Rs 1,55,736. At around 10 a.m., gold futures were trading at Rs 1,56,848, up 0.71 percent. During early trade, the contract touched a high of Rs 1,56,996.
Silver futures also recorded gains alongside gold. On MCX, silver futures for the May 5, 2026 expiry rose 1.66 percent. The contract opened at Rs 2,61,457 per kg and was trading at Rs 2,60,793 per kg at the time of reporting.
In the physical market, silver prices varied across cities. In Delhi and Mumbai, silver was priced at Rs 2,699 per 10 grams, while 100 grams cost Rs 26,990. In Chennai, silver was priced at Rs 2,759 per 10 grams, and in Kolkata at Rs 2,750 per 10 grams.
Gold prices in Delhi recorded a marginal increase. According to Good Returns, gold prices per 10 grams in Delhi were Rs 1,57,560 for 24 carat, Rs 1,44,440 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,210 for 18 carat.
In Mumbai, gold prices were close to Delhi levels. Prices per 10 grams stood at Rs 1,57,410 for 24 carat, Rs 1,44,290 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,060 for 18 carat.
In Chennai, gold prices were higher compared with other cities. Prices per 10 grams were Rs 1,60,470 for 24 carat, Rs 1,47,090 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,23,990 for 18 carat. In Kolkata, prices per 10 grams were Rs 1,57,410 for 24 carat, Rs 1,44,290 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,060 for 18 carat.
In Ahmedabad, gold prices per 10 grams were Rs 1,57,460 for 24 carat, Rs 1,44,340 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,110 for 18 carat. In Lucknow, prices stood at Rs 1,57,560 for 24 carat, Rs 1,44,440 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,210 for 18 carat. In Patna, prices were Rs 1,57,460 for 24 carat, Rs 1,44,340 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,110 for 18 carat.
Hyderabad recorded higher gold prices compared with other cities. Prices per 10 grams were Rs 1,58,620 for 24 carat, Rs 1,45,400 for 22 carat, and Rs 1,18,970 for 18 carat.
