In Chennai, the price of gold jewellery has reached an unprecedented high, shocking buyers planning purchases for auspicious occasions. The day before yesterday, the price of gold rose by ₹50 per gram to ₹13,280 per gram, and by ₹400 per sovereign to ₹1,06,240. Yesterday, gold remained steady at ₹13,280 per gram and ₹1,06,240 per sovereign.
At the beginning of this week, gold prices have surged again, setting a new peak. Today (19.01.2026), gold increased by ₹170 per gram to ₹13,450 per gram, and by ₹1,360 per sovereign to ₹1,07,600.
Silver prices, which have been rising alongside gold, also recorded a sharp increase today. Silver went up by ₹8 per gram, with one gram selling at ₹318 and one kilogram bar priced at ₹3,18,000.
Last Five Days’ Gold Prices (22 Carat, One Sovereign):
18-01-2026 – ₹1,06,240
17-01-2026 – ₹1,06,240
16-01-2026 – ₹1,05,840
15-01-2026 – ₹1,06,320
14-01-2026 – ₹1,06,240
Last Five Days’ Silver Prices (One Gram):
18-01-2026 – ₹310
17-01-2026 – ₹310
16-01-2026 – ₹306
15-01-2026 – ₹310
14-01-2026 – ₹307
