Gold prices saw a slight increase on August 22, 2025. In Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,00,760 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold was at ₹92,310. Silver reached ₹1,16,100 per kg. Gold weakened slightly in the international market as investors awaited signals from Fed Chairman Powell's speech.
Gold Price Today: On Friday, August 22, 2025, gold prices in the Indian market registered a slight increase. In Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, 24-carat gold traded at ₹1,00,760 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold traded at ₹92,310 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver reached ₹1,16,100 per kg, which is ₹100 higher than yesterday. Gold futures on MCX fell by 0.15% to ₹99,285, and silver futures slipped by 0.11% to ₹1,13,580. Gold in the international market fell by 0.1% as investors awaited policy signals from Fed Chairman Powell's Jackson Hole speech.
Gold Prices in Major Cities
Gold prices in the country's major metropolitan cities are trading steadily to slightly higher. In major cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, 24-carat gold was recorded at ₹1,00,760 per 10 grams. At the same time, the price of 22-carat gold reached ₹92,310 per 10 grams. In cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Noida, and Ghaziabad, 24-carat gold is trading at ₹1,00,910 and 22-carat gold at ₹92,460. The same prices were seen in Lucknow and Patna.
Activity in Silver Prices Too
Along with gold, silver also remains in the eyes of investors. On Friday, the price of 1 kg of silver reached ₹1,16,100. This price is about ₹100 higher than Thursday. However, the trend of silver in the MCX futures market looked a little weak and it was trading at ₹1,13,580 per kg.
State of the International Market
Globally, both gold and silver saw pressure. Spot gold fell 0.1 percent to $3,335.22 per ounce. US gold futures for December delivery also traded down 0.1 percent at $3,378.70. Meanwhile, investors in the international market are currently avoiding big deals, and all eyes are on Jerome Powell's speech, which is expected to provide new signals on monetary policy.
Fluctuations in the Domestic Market
In India, gold prices depend on the international market as well as import duties, taxes, and the dollar-rupee exchange rate. This is the reason why its prices change daily. On Friday, there was a slight increase in gold prices in the domestic market, but investors are still awaiting international signals.
Movement of Gold and Silver on MCX
A decline in gold prices was recorded on the domestic futures market, i.e., MCX. Gold expiring on August 5, 2025, fell by 0.15 percent to ₹99,285 per 10 grams. At the same time, silver for expiry on September 5, 2025, was trading down 0.11 percent at ₹1,13,580 per kg.
City-Wise Gold Rates on August 22, 2025
- Delhi: 22 Carat ₹92,460, 24 Carat ₹1,00,910.
- Mumbai: 22 Carat ₹92,310, 24 Carat ₹1,00,760.
- Chennai: 22 Carat ₹92,310, 24 Carat ₹1,00,760.
- Kolkata: 22 Carat ₹92,310, 24 Carat ₹1,00,760.
- Jaipur: 22 Carat ₹92,460, 24 Carat ₹1,00,910.
- Noida: 22 Carat ₹92,460, 24 Carat ₹1,00,910.
- Ghaziabad: 22 Carat ₹92,460, 24 Carat ₹1,00,910.
- Lucknow: 22 Carat ₹92,460, 24 Carat ₹1,00,910.
- Bangalore: 22 Carat ₹92,310, 24 Carat ₹1,00,760.
- Patna: 22 Carat ₹92,310, 24 Carat ₹1,00,760.
This fluctuation in gold and silver prices in India is currently being influenced by global conditions and Federal Reserve decisions. Domestic market investors are also deciding on their approach based on these signals.
