Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Gold rates surge in Bengaluru, Chennai; stable on 9 August
Gold is a shiny metal that people use to make jewellery and to save money.
Every day, its price can change.
On 8 August 2026, gold became more expensive in two Indian cities, Bengaluru and Chennai.
In Bengaluru, 10 grams of 22-carat gold rose by Rs.
1,000 to Rs.
1,39,650, and 24-carat gold rose by Rs.
1,090 to Rs.
1,52,350.
In Chennai, 10 grams of 22-carat gold cost Rs.
1,39,000 and 24-carat gold cost Rs.
1,51,640.
The next day, 9 August, the prices stayed mostly stable.
Silver costs Rs.
2,45,000 per kilogram in Bengaluru and Rs.
2,50,000 per kilogram in Chennai.
These prices were set at 8 o'clock in the morning and are based on yesterday's closing rates.
Because prices can change at any moment, people should check the latest live rates before buying gold.
Gold rates surged in Bengaluru and Chennai on 8 August 2026, with 10 grams of 22-carat gold in Bengaluru up Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,39,650.
On 8 August, 24-carat gold in Bengaluru rose by Rs. 1,090 to Rs. 1,52,350 per 10 grams, while 22-carat and 24-carat gold in Chennai stood at Rs. 1,39,000 and Rs. 1,51,640 respectively.
On 9 August, rates remained stable, with 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,39,650 in Bengaluru and Rs. 1,39,000 in Chennai, while 24-carat gold in Bengaluru was reported at Rs. 1,52,550.
Silver was steady at Rs. 2,45,000 per kilogram in Bengaluru and Rs. 2,50,000 per kilogram in Chennai on both days.
Prices quoted at 8 am are based on yesterday's closing rates and can change at any moment; international gold rates have been fluctuating in recent weeks, including a fall during the wedding season.
- Who
- Gold and silver buyers and sellers in Bengaluru and Chennai
- What
- Gold and silver rates surged on 8 August and remained stable on 9 August, with 22-carat and 24-carat gold prices rising in both cities
- When
- 8 and 9 August 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru and Chennai, India
- Why
- No specific reason is stated; the articles note that international gold rates have been fluctuating in recent weeks, including a fall during the wedding season.
- Dates
- 8 and 9 August 2026
- Bengaluru 22-carat gold (10g)
- Rs. 1,39,650 (hike of Rs. 1,000 on 8 August)
- Bengaluru 24-carat gold (10g)
- Rs. 1,52,350 on 8 August; Rs. 1,52,550 on 9 August
- Chennai 22-carat gold (10g)
- Rs. 1,39,000
- Chennai 24-carat gold (10g)
- Rs. 1,51,640
- Silver rate - Bengaluru
- Rs. 2,45,000 per kilogram
- Silver rate - Chennai
- Rs. 2,50,000 per kilogram
- Price basis
- Rates quoted at 8 am are yesterday's closing prices; live rates may differ. International gold has fluctuated around Rs. 1,40,000 (24-carat) and Rs. 1,50,000 (22-carat) per 10g.
