Gold & Silver Rates Today — 20 October 2026
| Date | Gold (24K) | Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call & move | Result | Call & move | Result | |
| 20 Oct | Sidewaysawaiting tomorrow | Pending | Sidewaysawaiting tomorrow | Pending |
| 19 Oct | SidewaysEased ~0.5% | ✓ Right | SidewaysFirmed ~0.4% | ✓ Right |
| 16 Oct | SidewaysFirmed +0.2% | ✓ Right | SidewaysFlat −0.2% | ✓ Right |
| 15 Oct | SidewaysFirmed +0.3% | ✓ Right | SidewaysSnapped back +2.0% | ✗ Miss |
| 14 Oct | SidewaysFlat −0.2% | ✓ Right | SidewaysPlunged ~5.5% | ✗ Miss |
| 13 Oct | SidewaysEased ~0.3% | ✓ Right | SidewaysEased ~1.3% | ≈ Partly |
Good morning. Here is where gold and silver stand this Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with a plain read for anyone buying for a wedding or the festive season.
In short (20 October 2026): 24K gold is around ₹1,47,300/10g and 22K around ₹1,35,000/10g; silver is about ₹2,30,000/kg. Gold has eased a touch and been turned back near its recent ceiling as the dollar firmed and oil-led inflation worries kept buyers cautious ahead of next week’s US Fed meeting — broadly sideways with a mild soft tilt. These are indicative India reference levels — AT Jewels’ live counter rate is the billing price.
Today’s rates at a glance
- 24K gold: around ₹1,47,300 per 10g (indicative)
- 22K gold: around ₹1,35,000 per 10g (indicative)
- Silver: around ₹2,30,000 per kg (indicative; varies a little city to city)
- Global cues: spot gold near $4,140/oz, spot silver near $57.3/oz, rupee around ₹95 to the dollar
These are indicative reference levels only. The one rate that actually bills your purchase is AT Jewels’ live counter/board rate at the time of buying — in store or on WhatsApp.
What is moving the market this week
Two forces are pulling in opposite directions on gold. A softer run in US bond yields and steady safe-haven demand are putting a floor under prices, but every push toward the $4,200 mark (about ₹1.51 lakh for 24K) has been sold back — this is the fourth time in roughly a week. A firmer US dollar and a rebound in crude oil, which revives inflation worries, are keeping the US Federal Reserve on a cautious footing. With the Fed now in its quiet period before its 27–28 October meeting, big money is reluctant to chase prices in either direction, so gold is drifting in a range.
Silver is the more restless of the two. After a sharp washout last week it has steadied around ₹2.30 lakh a kilo, but it is still below its recent highs and tends to move more than gold from one day to the next — partly because it is also an industrial metal and takes its cue from the mood in tech and manufacturing. We are treating it with extra caution rather than calling a bottom.
The near-term view
My plain read for the next few days is broadly sideways. Gold looks range-bound with a slight soft bias while it keeps bumping its head on that ceiling — roughly ₹1,46,000–1,48,500 on 24K unless next week’s Fed meeting changes the tone. Silver could wobble either way. If you are buying for a wedding or a festival, the sensible thing is to buy by your date and your need, in parts, rather than trying to time a green day. Jewellery is for the occasion first; the rate is secondary. This is a general read, not a forecast — prices can always move against any view.
Frequently asked
What is the gold rate today in India?
On 20 October 2026, 24K gold is around ₹1,47,300 per 10g and 22K around ₹1,35,000 per 10g (indicative). Your final price depends on making charges, GST and AT Jewels’ live counter rate at the time of billing.
What is the silver rate today?
Silver is about ₹2,30,000 per kg (indicative) today, and it varies a little from city to city.
Will gold prices go up or down this week?
Gold looks broadly sideways right now — supported by softer yields but capped near its recent high, with a firm dollar and the US Fed’s 27–28 October meeting the big swing factor. No one can promise a direction, so buy by your need rather than a guess.
— Nitin Bardia / AT Jewels
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Disclaimer: This note is general market commentary for information only and is not investment, trading or financial advice, nor a recommendation to buy or sell any commodity. Rates shown are indicative and can change through the day; the binding price for any transaction is AT Jewels’ live counter rate at the time of purchase. Precious-metal prices can move against any view expressed here. Please make your own decision or consult a qualified adviser before any investment.