Dhanteras 2026 Gold Rate Today: 22K, 24K and Silver Prices in Major Cities

Dhanteras brings a familiar question for buyers: what are gold and silver rates today, and is it better to buy jewellery or invest in a market-traded fund? Prices are moving, and the answer depends on whether the purchase is for personal use or investment.

Indicative city rates reported on November 6 put 22K gold at ₹12,909 per gram in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and several other cities, and ₹12,907 in Hyderabad. Chennai’s rate was ₹12,939 per gram. For 24K gold, reported prices were ₹14,093 per gram in Delhi and Bengaluru, ₹14,091 in Hyderabad and ₹14,125 in Chennai.

Bhubaneswar’s quoted rates differ across rate providers. One city listing showed 22K gold at ₹13,386 per gram and 24K at ₹14,603 on November 6, while a jeweller’s published rates were lower. Check the rate with a local jeweller before buying; online city rates are indicative and may use different update times or pricing methods.

*Bhubaneswar figures are from a separate rate listing and may not be directly comparable with the other city figures.

Silver rate today in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru

A November 6 city-rate update listed silver at ₹182 per gram in Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai, and ₹181 per gram in Bengaluru. That is approximately ₹1,82,000, ₹1,82,000, ₹1,82,000 and ₹1,81,000 per kilogram, respectively. These are indicative prices; local retail quotes can vary.

For Bhubaneswar, one November 6 listing put 999 fine silver at ₹1,84,420 per kilogram. As with gold, check the latest local quote and confirm the purity and any additional charges before paying.

Gold and silver prices fell on MCX: what the move means

Retail rates and exchange-traded futures are different price references. Around 12:43 p.m. on November 6, gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange were reported at ₹1,41,644 per 10 grams, down 1.70% from the previous close. Silver futures were at ₹1,83,358 per kilogram, down 2.02%. These figures are a time-stamped market snapshot, not a guaranteed jewellery-shop price.

That distinction matters on Dhanteras: a futures decline does not mean every jeweller will immediately quote the same lower price. Jewellery bills can also include making charges and taxes, while the final rate depends on the seller, purity and product.

Gold jewellery or gold and silver ETFs?

Jewellery serves a personal or cultural purpose, but making charges and taxes add to its cost and may not be recovered on resale. Gold and silver ETFs offer exposure to metal prices without storing physical bars or jewellery. They trade on exchanges, so investors should check liquidity, brokerage, the fund’s expense ratio and how closely its price tracks its net asset value.

Gold and silver also behave differently. Silver has industrial uses as well as investment demand, which can make its price more volatile. Recent returns alone do not show what either metal will deliver next. A buyer choosing between them should consider their goal, time horizon and ability to handle price swings, rather than assuming the stronger recent performer will keep leading.

What should buyers check before purchasing?

Before buying jewellery or coins, confirm the day’s rate, purity and final bill, including making charges and taxes. For investment, compare physical metal with ETFs based on costs, liquidity and storage needs. Avoid treating a one-day price move or past return as a promise of future gains.

Disclaimer: Rates are indicative snapshots dated November 6, 2026, and may change. They may exclude taxes, making charges or other costs. This article is for information only, not investment advice; consider your financial goals and risk tolerance before investing.