- By Soumyaroop Mukherjee
- Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:47 PM (IST)
Dhanteras 2025, Gold Silver Rate Today Live Updates: As Diwali approaches, India begins with celebratory atmosphere, with a special day dedicated to shopping for precious items. Dhanteras, a cherished part of the Diwali festival, marks the begininng of the auspicious celebration, holding immense emotional and cultural significance for families.
The tradition of buying valuable items like silver coins or gold ornaments on Dhanteras is believed to usher in good fortune, prosperity, and positivity. Over the years, this auspicious day has become a highly anticipated highlight of the Diwali celebrations.
As the residents celebrate Dhanteras ahead of Diwali, the Gold prices are at an all-time high. The prices of the precious metal reached a historic high at the start of October.
As of Friday, October 17, the prices have shown an upward trend with varying prices for different carats, ranging from the purest form of yellow metal, 24K to 18K gold.
- 02:42 PM, 18 Oct 2025
Silver Price Rise Temporary Due To Ban In Import
The former chairman of GJC, Saiyam Mehra, said that silver prices surged recently due to the scarcity of the white metal since last month due to the ban on imports of jewellery. However, Mehra predicts that the price of silver is temporary and has now started seeing a price correction.
- 02:24 PM, 18 Oct 2025
Jewellers Predict 15 % Dip In Demand Due To High Price
The Managing Director and chief executive of Senco Gold and Diamonds, Suvankar Sen, said that the high prices of gold will affect sale volumes by approximately 12-15 per cent. But in terms of value, there can be a growth of 20-25 per cent during the time of Dhanteras. Former chairman of GJC, Saiyam Mehra also supported Sen's prediction that 10 per cent decline in volume-wise sale of gold jewellery.
Sachin Jain, regional CEO for India at the World Gold Council, said Dhanteras and Diwali are the top gold-buying occasions in India.,
- 01:25 PM, 18 Oct 2025
Dhanteras 2025: Shubh Muhurat For Gold/Silver Shopping
Dhanteras, over the time, has become an integral part of Diwali. It is considered that shopping metals on Dhanteras ushers good fortune, possitivity and prosperity. The shubh Muhurat for shopping on Dhanteras 2025 offers a window of several hours.
According to Drik Panchang, the Dhantrayodashi Muhurat starts at 12:18 PM on October 18 and goes on until 6:10 AM on October 19.
- 11:48 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Silver Prices Across Major Indian Cities
Silver price in major Indian cities (per 1 kg):
- Kolkata: Rs 1,72,000
- Delhi: Rs 1,72,000
- Mumbai: Rs 1,72,000
- Chennai: Rs 1,90,000
- Hyderabad: Rs 1,90,000
Previous day close of silver price in major Indian cities (per 1 kg)
- Kolkata: Rs 1,88,900
- Delhi: Rs 1,85,000
- Mumbai: Rs 1,85,000
- Chennai: Rs 2,03,000
- Hyderabad: Rs 2,03,000
- 11:27 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Gold Price In Kolkata: Rates Of 24 Carat Gold See Reduction In Rates
The price of the precious yellow metal also saw a rate reduction in the Eastern part of India in Kolkata. The price of gold in Kolkata on October 18:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,30,860
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,19,950
- 18 carat gold: Rs 98,140
Gold prices previously closed at:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,32,770
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,21,700
- 18 carat gold: Rs 99,580
- 11:18 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Gold Price In Hyderabad: Rate Of Yellow Metal Sees Contraction
The price of gold saw a major dip on the day of Dhanteras (per 10 gram):
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,30,860
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,19,950
-18 carat gold: Rs 98,140
Previous day price of gold:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,32,770
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,21,700
-18 carat gold: Rs 99,580
- 09:57 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Gold Price In Mumbai: Gold Price Sees A Dip Ahead Of Dhanteras Shopping
The price of gold in Mumbai on October 18:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,30,860
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,19,950
- 18 carat gold: Rs 98,140
The previous day's close is as follows:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,32,770
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,21,700
- 18 carat gold: Rs 99,580
- 09:48 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Gold Price Today In Delhi: 24K Gold Surges To Rs 1.3 lakh/10 gram
Here is a breakdown of gold prices in Delhi:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,32,930
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,21,860
- 18 carat gold: Rs 98,290
The previous price of gold closed at:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,31,010
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,21,850
- 18 carat gold: Rs 99,730
- 09:32 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Gold Price Today In Chennai: 24K Gold Hits Rs 1.3 lakh/10 gram
The gold prices in Chennai are as follows:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,33,100
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,22,010
- 18 carat gold: Rs 1,01,010
The previous day, the price of gold closed at:
- 24 carat gold: Rs 1,33,090
- 22 carat gold: Rs 1,22,000
- 18 carat gold: Rs 1,01,000
- 09:22 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Price Reaches All-Time High Ahead Of Dhanteras Shopping
The pirce of silver has also hit its all time high like gold ahead of Dhanteras 2025. The price hike is attributed to global supply shortage and high demand. As Dhanteras shopping begins today, Buyers can expect to pay Rs 1,850 for 10 grams, Rs 18,500 for 100 grams and Rs 1,85,000 for 1 kg of silver.
- 09:13 AM, 18 Oct 2025
Gold Rate Today Live Updates
The Prices of gold varry as per qaulity and taxes in particular region. These regional variations also depend on demand and Jeweller premiums. As per the market on Friday, October 17, the rate are: 24K gold at Rs 13,277 per gram, 22K gold at Rs 12,170 per gram, and 18K at Rs 9,958 per gram.
