Gold & Silver Rates Today — 21 October 2026
| Date | Gold (24K) | Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call & move | Result | Call & move | Result | |
| 21 Oct | Sidewaysawaiting tomorrow | Pending | Sidewaysawaiting tomorrow | Pending |
| 20 Oct | SidewaysEased 0.5% | ✓ Right | SidewaysFlat -0.3% | ✓ Right |
| 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 +2.0% | ✗ Miss |
| 14 Oct | SidewaysFlat -0.2% | ✓ Right | SidewaysPlunged 5.5% | ✗ Miss |
Good morning — here is the AT Jewels gold & silver note for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with markets back in full swing after the Dussehra break.
In short (21 October 2026): 24K gold is around ₹1,46,070/10g and 22K around ₹1,33,890/10g; silver is about ₹2,29,900/kg. Gold is easing gently near a one-week low as a firmer dollar and high US yields cap it, so the read is broadly sideways-to-soft; silver is steady after last week's swings. These are indicative India reference levels — AT Jewels' live counter rate is the billing price.
Today's rates at a glance
- 24K gold: around ₹1,46,070 per 10g (indicative)
- 22K gold: around ₹1,33,890 per 10g (indicative)
- Silver: around ₹2,29,900 per kg (indicative)
These are indicative reference levels gathered from public market sources. The only rate that 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 against each other. On one side, the US dollar has firmed again and American bond yields are sitting high (the 10-year near 5.1%), which makes gold — a metal that pays no interest — a little less attractive to global investors. Reports of possible US–Iran talks pulled crude oil off its recent highs mid-week, but oil is still elevated, and that keeps worries about inflation and a hawkish US Federal Reserve alive ahead of its 27–28 October meeting.
On the other side, the floor under gold looks solid: central banks are still buying (China's central bank added around 23 tonnes in September), and here at home the festive and wedding season keeps steady demand coming in. The result is a market that keeps bumping against a ceiling near its recent highs and leaning on support just below — busy, but not running away in either direction. Silver, after a very sharp few sessions last week, has settled down just under where it had been trading and is taking its cues from both gold and industrial sentiment.
The near-term view
For families buying for a wedding or a festival, the honest read today is sideways: gold is drifting within a familiar band rather than trending, and silver is choppy day to day. In rupee terms that means 24K is hovering in the low ₹1,45,000–1,48,000/10g area and silver around ₹2,27,000–2,33,000/kg on an indicative basis — small moves, not big ones. My suggestion is the same as always: buy by your actual need and date, and if it is a larger purchase, split it into parts rather than trying to time a single “perfect” day. Don't chase a green morning, and don't panic on a red one. This is general guidance, not a forecast — prices can move either way.
Frequently asked
What is the gold rate today in India?
Today 24K gold is around ₹1,46,070 per 10g and 22K around ₹1,33,890 per 10g (indicative). Your final price depends on making charges, GST and AT Jewels' live counter rate at the time of purchase.
What is the silver rate today?
Silver is about ₹2,29,900 per kg (indicative) today.
Will gold prices go up or down this week?
The near-term read is broadly sideways: a firm dollar and high US yields are capping gold, while festive demand and central-bank buying support it, so it is drifting within a range rather than clearly trending. No one can be certain about the future — treat this as general guidance, not a promise.
— 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.