Gold Rate Today opened on a weaker note this Dhanteras, November 6, 2026, reversing part of the previous day's rebound. The latest official bullion benchmark put 24K gold at ₹1,41,023 per 10 grams, while Silver Prices were lower at ₹1,81,863 per kilogram. These were morning reference rates, not necessarily the amount a customer would pay for jewellery.

The gold price India today depends on the market being quoted. Exchange-traded futures, an industry benchmark and the rate on a jeweller's invoice can differ, even on the same afternoon.

Gold Rate Today and SILVER PRICES: Latest MCX and IBJA Numbers

The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) published its November 6 morning rates at ₹1,41,023 for 999-purity gold, ₹1,29,177 for 916-purity gold and ₹1,05,767 for 750-purity gold, all per 10 grams. Its silver 999 reading was ₹1,81,863 per kilogram. These figures exclude GST and making charges. Against the November 5 morning benchmark, gold 999 was down ₹2,927 per 10 grams and silver 999 was down ₹6,019 per kilogram. The comparison uses the same reporting agency and matching morning observations, avoiding a misleading mix of different sessions.

On MCX, December gold futures opened at ₹1,42,161 per 10 grams, ₹1,934 below Thursday's close. December silver futures started at ₹1,85,499 per kilogram, down ₹1,641. At 12:43 pm, India Today reported gold at ₹1,41,644, down 1.70%, and silver at ₹1,83,358, down 2.02%. These are December-delivery contracts, not shop-counter prices.

Dhanteras City-Wise Rates: 24K and 22K Gold

India Today's indicative city table presents a different reference series. Its 24 carat gold rate was ₹14,093 per gram in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata; Chennai was slightly higher at ₹14,125. The same report's 22K gold price was ₹12,909 per gram in the first four cities, compared with ₹12,939 in Chennai.

These are published indicative prices, not verified shop quotations. To compare the 24 carat gold rate with an exchange quote, first standardise the unit to 10 grams and check the purity. The 22K gold price is lower because 22K contains less pure gold than 24K.

A piece labelled 18 carat gold contains 75% gold, while 22K is about 91.6% pure. Buyers of 18 carat gold jewellery should also consider gemstone costs, labour and design charges; the lower base-metal value does not guarantee a proportionately cheaper final item.

Why Published Retail and Futures Figures Differ

The apparent gap between an IBJA rate and a retailer-facing table is not automatically a mistake. Quotes may use different benchmarks, cities and collection times. Even so, published numbers can contain inconsistencies; shoppers should verify unusually large differences rather than assuming they are justified. On Dhanteras, silver prices may vary between kilo-sized bullion benchmarks and small coins or ornaments, where fabrication costs and retailer premiums matter. The same caution applies to gold jewellery, especially pieces sold with discounts that apply only to making charges.

Dollar, Oil and the International Market

Business Standard linked Friday's weakness to a modestly firmer US dollar and traders taking profits following earlier gains. It quoted international Comex gold around $4,061 an ounce and Comex silver near $51.67 in its morning update. The movement in precious metals can also reflect changing expectations for US interest rates and bond yields. India crude oil prices have an indirect bearing on inflation and exchange-rate expectations, but they do not determine the gold rate posted by a local shop. Even if India crude oil prices move lower, precious metals can rise or fall for entirely different reasons.

What Buyers Should Check Before Paying

For anyone searching news Gold Rate Today updates during Dhanteras, the safest approach is to ask the jeweller for a dated rate, gold purity, net metal weight, making charges and itemised tax. For an ordinary jewellery sale, CBIC guidance specifies 3% GST on the entire transaction value, including making charges—not 3% on metal plus an extra 5% on retail labour.

The Bureau of Indian Standards recommends verifying the hallmark identification number (HUID) through the BIS Care app before purchase.

A news Gold Rate Today headline provides context, not a guaranteed invoice price. The gold price India today may change before the buyer reaches the counter, and Silver Prices can do the same. Friday's decline is a documented intraday move, not proof that gold or silver will keep falling. Ask for the final written bill before deciding whether a festive purchase fits your budget.