Gold & silver on 16 March 2026
On 16 March 2026, the All India Bullion benchmark for 24K gold (999) was ₹1,58,095 per 10 g and 999 silver was ₹2,59,033 per kg, recorded at 03:00 IST. That was −₹783 against the previous fix.
Recorded . India-wide reference rates. A city price differs by the local premium a dealer applies there.
Where that stood
Gold 999 (24K)
- 7 days earlier: ₹1,62,703−2.83%
- 30 days earlier: ₹1,54,339+2.43%
- 1 year earlier: ₹89,459+76.72%
Silver 999
- 7 days earlier: ₹2,72,239−4.85%
- 30 days earlier: ₹2,42,140+6.98%
- 1 year earlier: ₹1,01,635+154.87%
Every weight and purity on 16 March 2026
A 22K figure is a metal value at 916 fineness, not a jewellery invoice — making charges, wastage and 3% GST come on top.
Gold
| 24K per gram | ₹15,810 |
|---|---|
| 24K per 8 grams | ₹1,26,476 |
| 24K per 10 grams | ₹1,58,095 |
| 24K per tola1 tola = 11.6638 g | ₹1,84,399 |
| 24K per 100 grams | ₹15,80,950 |
| 22K per gramDerived at 916 fineness | ₹14,482 |
| 22K per 10 gramsDerived at 916 fineness | ₹1,44,815 |
| 22K per tolaDerived at 916 fineness | ₹1,68,909 |
Silver
| 999 per gram | ₹259 |
|---|---|
| 999 per 10 grams | ₹2,590 |
| 999 per 100 grams | ₹25,903 |
| 999 per kilogram | ₹2,59,033 |
Questions, answered
Gold and silver on 16 March 2026 — common questions
What was the gold rate on 16 March 2026?
24K gold (999) was ₹1,58,095 per 10 g — ₹15,810 per gram and ₹1,84,399 per tola.
What was the 22K gold rate on 16 March 2026?
About ₹1,44,815 per 10 g, or ₹14,482 per gram. 22K is 916 fine; a jewellery invoice adds making charges, wastage and 3% GST.
What was the silver rate on 16 March 2026?
999 silver was ₹2,59,033 per kg, which is ₹259 per gram and ₹25,903 per 100 g.
How much has gold changed since 16 March 2026?
Gold is down 4.38% since 16 March 2026.
Is this the gold rate for my city?
No. This is an India-wide reference reading. A city price adds the local premium a dealer applies there, so it can differ by a few hundred rupees per 10 g.
