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Gold Prices Rise to ₹13,600 Per Gram in Chennai on Independence Day; Silver Holds Steady

MJDTA revises Chennai gold rates upward on August 15 with 22-carat gold reaching ₹13,600 per gram as bullion markets respond to global cues; silver remains unchanged at ₹245 per gram.

15 August 2026VizhiTN Editorial Team2 min read

Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Gold is deeply embedded in Tamil Nadu's cultural and financial life — as a savings vehicle, a wedding necessity, a religious offering, and an investment class accessible across income groups. Daily price movements affect household budgeting for families planning purchases, and the sustained upward trend in August has significant implications for wedding season expenditure. Staying informed about gold price changes helps residents make better-timed purchase decisions and avoid paying more than the current market rate.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

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22-carat gold Chennai: ₹13,600 per gram on August 15, 2026 (up ₹100 from August 14).
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18-carat gold Chennai: ₹11,405 per gram.
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Silver: ₹245 per gram (unchanged).
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24-carat gold approximate rate: ₹1,45,500 per 10 grams.
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Most Chennai jewellery shops closed today; expected reopening August 16.
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July 2026 monthly high: ₹1,49,570 per 10 grams (24-carat).

Timeline

Chronological developments

3 events
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August 14, 2026: 22-carat gold at ₹13,500 per gram in Chennai.
August 14, 2026: 22-carat gold at ₹13,500 per gram in Chennai.
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August 15, 2026: 22-carat gold rises ₹100 to ₹13,600 per gram; shops closed for Independence Day.
August 15, 2026: 22-carat gold rises ₹100 to ₹13,600 per gram; shops closed for Independence Day.
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August 16, 2026: Chennai jewellery shops reopen; new MJDTA rate to be announced.
August 16, 2026: Chennai jewellery shops reopen; new MJDTA rate to be announced.

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Madras Jewellers and Diamond Traders Association

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