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Gold rates surge in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam on August 12
Gold is a shiny metal that many people love to buy, especially as jewelry during weddings.
This story tells us about gold and silver prices in two Indian cities, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
On 12 August, a 10-gram piece of 22-carat gold cost Rs.
1,41,950, which was Rs.
950 more than before.
A 10-gram piece of 24-carat gold cost Rs.
1,54,860, which was Rs.
1,040 less than before.
A kilogram of silver cost Rs.
2,60,000 in both cities.
The day before, the prices were a little different, which shows that gold prices change all the time.
Prices have been going up and down lately because of the wedding season.
The prices in the article are from 8 o'clock in the morning and are yesterday's closing rates.
Real prices can change at any moment, so buyers should check live prices before they buy.
Gold rates in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam surged on 12 August 2026, with 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,41,950 per 10 grams, up Rs. 950.
24-carat gold in both cities was priced at Rs. 1,54,860 per 10 grams on 12 August, a fall of Rs. 1,040.
Silver rates in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam stood at Rs. 2,60,000 per kilogram.
The articles give different reporting dates (9, 11 and 12 August); an earlier report put 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,42,200 (up Rs. 2,900) and 24-carat at Rs. 1,55,130 (down Rs. 3,160).
International gold rates have been fluctuating, falling during the wedding season to around Rs. 1,40,000 for 24-carat and Rs. 1,50,000 for 22-carat.
- Who
- Gold and silver buyers in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam
- What
- Gold rates surged in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, with 22-carat gold up Rs. 950 to Rs. 1,41,950 per 10 grams and 24-carat gold down Rs. 1,040 to Rs. 1,54,860 per 10 grams
- Where
- Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam
- When
- Reported on 12 August 2026, with an earlier report covering 9 and 11 August 2026
- Why
- International gold market fluctuations, with prices falling during the wedding season
Key facts
- 22-carat gold price (10g) – Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam (12 Aug 2026)
- Rs. 1,41,950 (hike of Rs. 950)
- 24-carat gold price (10g) – Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam (12 Aug 2026)
- Rs. 1,54,860 (fall of Rs. 1,040)
- 22-carat gold price (10g) – earlier report (11 Aug 2026)
- Rs. 1,42,200 (hike of Rs. 2,900)
- 24-carat gold price (10g) – earlier report (11 Aug 2026)
- Rs. 1,55,130 (fall of Rs. 3,160)
- Silver price (1kg) – Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam
- Rs. 2,60,000
- International market trend
- Fluctuating around Rs. 1,40,000 for 24-carat and Rs. 1,50,000 for 22-carat during wedding season
- Price timing
- Rates quoted as of 8am are yesterday's closing prices; live prices change continuously









