Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Gold Prices Fluctuate in Bengaluru and Chennai on August 12
Gold is a shiny yellow metal used to make jewelry and to save money.
Its price changes every day, and different cities can have different prices.
On 11 August and 12 August, 2026, gold prices were reported in two big Indian cities, Bengaluru and Chennai.
In Bengaluru on 12 August, ten grams of 22-carat gold cost Rs.
1,41,950, while 24-carat gold, which is more pure, cost Rs.
1,54,860.
In Chennai on the same day, 22-carat gold cost Rs.
1,42,200 and 24-carat gold cost Rs.
1,54,910.
The prices were a little higher on 11 August than on 12 August.
Silver is also sold by weight, and its price is the same in both cities.
Over the past few weeks, gold prices had been falling during the wedding season.
The prices are set at 8 am and can change at any moment, so buyers should check the latest rates.
Gold rates in Bengaluru and Chennai were reported on both 11 and 12 August, 2026.
On 12 August, Bengaluru quoted 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,41,950 (hike of Rs. 950) and 24-carat gold at Rs. 1,54,860 (hike of Rs. 1,040) per 10 grams.
On 12 August, Chennai quoted 22-carat gold at Rs. 1,42,200 (hike of Rs. 500) and 24-carat gold at Rs. 1,54,910 (hike of Rs. 540) per 10 grams.
On 11 August, Bengaluru's 10-gram rates were Rs. 1,42,200 for 22-carat and Rs. 1,55,130 for 24-carat, while Chennai's were Rs. 1,42,550 and Rs. 1,55,460 respectively.
Silver traded at Rs. 2,55,000 per kg in Bengaluru and Rs. 2,60,000 per kg in Chennai; gold prices had fallen during the wedding season over the past few weeks.
- Who
- Gold and silver buyers in Bengaluru and Chennai, where daily bullion rates are reported.
- What
- Gold rates fluctuated, with 22-carat and 24-carat gold quoted at new levels in Bengaluru and Chennai on 11 and 12 August, 2026.
- When
- Rates were reported on 11 August and 12 August, 2026; prices are due at 8 am and reflect the previous day's closing prices.
- Where
- Bengaluru and Chennai.
- Why
- Gold rates in the international market have been fluctuating, and prices had fallen during the wedding season over the past few weeks; no specific cause for the latest change was reported.
- Latest rates date
- 12 August, 2026 (8 am rates; previous day's closing prices)
- Bengaluru 22-carat gold (10g, 12 Aug)
- Rs. 1,41,950 (hike of Rs. 950)
- Bengaluru 24-carat gold (10g, 12 Aug)
- Rs. 1,54,860 (hike of Rs. 1,040)
- Chennai 22-carat gold (10g, 12 Aug)
- Rs. 1,42,200 (hike of Rs. 500)
- Chennai 24-carat gold (10g, 12 Aug)
- Rs. 1,54,910 (hike of Rs. 540)
- Silver (per kg)
- Rs. 2,55,000 in Bengaluru; Rs. 2,60,000 in Chennai
- Recent trend
- Gold fell during the wedding season, fluctuating around Rs. 1,40,000 (24-carat) and Rs. 1,50,000 (22-carat) per 10 grams
