Chennai Gold & Silver Price On March 10, 2026: Gold Rate Up By 1.05%, Silver Rallies Over 3%

Gold prices in Chennai continued their upward trend on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, reflecting firm global cues and sustained demand for the precious metal. The latest market data shows both gold and silver rates rising, with silver witnessing a sharper increase during the day.

As of 12 noon on Bullions website, the price of 24-karat gold, considered the purest form of the yellow metal, stood at ₹16,287 per gram in Chennai. This translates to ₹1,62,870 for 10 grams and ₹16,28,700 for 100 grams. On the international measurement scale, one ounce of 24-karat gold was priced at ₹4,61,729, while a tola was valued at ₹1,89,969.

The price movement indicates a gain of about 1.05 percent for 24-karat gold, which was trading around ₹1,61,180 per 10 grams earlier. Market watchers attribute the rise to a mix of global uncertainty, currency movements and steady buying interest in domestic markets.

Meanwhile, 22-karat gold, which is widely used for jewellery making in India, was priced at ₹14,930 per gram in Chennai. Ten grams of 22-karat gold cost ₹1,49,298, while 100 grams were priced at ₹14,92,975. One ounce of this variant was trading at ₹4,23,251, and a tola was priced at ₹1,74,138, the data said.

Other gold purity levels also witnessed similar pricing trends. 20-karat gold was priced at ₹13,573 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at ₹12,215 per gram. For consumers looking at lower purity options, 16-karat gold was available at ₹10,858 per gram and 14-karat gold at ₹9,501 per gram. The price of 12-karat gold was ₹8,144 per gram, while 10-karat gold was trading at ₹6,786 per gram.

Silver, often seen as a more affordable precious metal and an investment alternative, registered a stronger rally on Tuesday. The price of 999 fine silver in Chennai climbed to ₹277 per gram. Ten grams of the metal cost ₹2,773, while 100 grams were priced at ₹27,733. On a bulk scale, one kilogram of silver was trading at ₹2,77,330.

Compared with the previous levels, silver recorded a 3.40 percent increase, rising from around ₹2,68,210 per kilogram. The sharp jump reflects increased demand and global price momentum in the silver market.

Other variants of silver also reflected similar pricing. 925 sterling silver was priced at ₹257 per gram, with one kilogram costing ₹2,56,530. 900 coin silver, often used in traditional coins and artefacts, was trading at ₹250 per gram or ₹2,49,597 per kilogram. Meanwhile, 800 German silver, which has lower purity, was priced at ₹222 per gram.

Chennai has long been one of India's largest gold-consuming markets, with jewellery demand remaining strong throughout the year due to weddings, festivals and cultural preferences. Fluctuations in global bullion markets, the strength of the US dollar and geopolitical developments often influence daily price movements in the city.

Traders say buyers are closely watching price trends before making large purchases, while jewellers expect demand to gradually pick up as the wedding season approaches. With both gold and silver showing an upward trend, market participants believe volatility may continue in the coming days depending on global economic signals and investment demand.