Gold price increased on first day of New Year 2026

Gold price: On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the bullion market in India opened the New Year with a slight increase in gold prices while silver saw a marginal dip. Gold price increased on first day of New Year 2026.

The price of gold, which had fallen for three consecutive days, saw a slight increase today, Thursday. The price of jewellery gold, which had increased by Rs 15, has fallen below the 12,400 mark. Yesterday, the price of gold had fallen by Rs 120.

Gold prices have also decreased in most foreign countries. At the same time, the price of silver has also continued to fall. Its price, which had fallen by one-rupee yesterday, has also fallen by one rupee today and reached Rs 238.

Here is gold price for the major cities:

Gold prices rose by approximately ₹15–₹17 per gram today compared to the final day of 2025.

Jewelry Gold (22K): ₹12,380 per gram (₹1,23,800 per 10 grams).

Aparanji Gold (24K/Pure): ₹13,506 per gram (₹1,35,060 per 10 grams).

18K Gold: ₹10,129 per gram.

Silver Prices (per gram):

Silver prices have experienced some volatility, falling by roughly ₹1 per gram today.6 This continues a downward trend from the end of December.

Bangalore & Mumbai: ₹238 per gram (₹2,38,000 per kg).

Chennai: ₹256 per gram (₹2,56,000 per kg).

Delhi: ₹239 per gram (₹2,39,000 per kg).

City-wise Comparison (10 grams of 24K Gold)

Bangalore – ₹1,35,060    

Mumbai – ₹1,35,060       

Chennai – ₹1,36,140        

Delhi – ₹1,35,210

Analysts suggest that while gold has started the year on a positive note due to safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions, silver is currently undergoing profit-booking after reaching record highs in late 2025. With the wedding season resuming later this month, domestic demand for jewelry gold is expected to remain firm.

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