Silver Rate Today in India — 26 November 2025
As of today, the price of silver across most of India is as follows:
| Weight | Approximate Price (₹) |
| 1gram | ₹ 169 |
| 10grams | ₹ 1,690 |
| 100grams | ₹ 16,900 |
| 1kilogram (1000grams) | ₹ 1,69,000 |
City-Wise Silver Rate
- In most metro cities including Kolkata (which is close to your location, Siliguri), Mumbai, Patna — silver is trading at ₹ 169/g and ₹ 1,69,000/kg today.
- Some southern and other cities report slightly higher rates — for example, in some markets silver has been quoted around ₹ 176/g and ₹ 1,76,000/kg.
Why Does Silver Rate Move — What Shapes the Price?
The price of silver in India isn’t fixed nationwide; it varies depending on several factors:
- Global silver prices and demand — India often follows global precious-metals trends. When global silver demand goes up (or international spot prices rise), Indian rates tend to follow.
- Exchange rate (₹ vs. US $) — Since silver is traded globally in dollars, a weakening rupee makes silver costlier in rupees; conversely, a stronger rupee can bring down local prices.
- Local market supply-demand — Jewellery demand, festival seasons, industrial use, and local supply influence rates at city-level.
- Taxes/Charges and Purity — Actual cost when buying silver items (coins, bars, jewellery) may vary depending on purity, making charges, and local taxes — so “per gram silver rate” is a base reference.
Recent Trend & What It Means for Buyers / Investors
- Over the past few weeks, silver prices have risen steadily — in early November, rates were considerably lower than now.
- The rate jump suggests renewed interest from both investors (as a safe-haven asset) and industries / jewellers — which may continue to keep upward pressure if global demand remains firm.
- For buyers of silver jewellery or coins, now is relatively expensive compared to earlier this month — worth comparing with historical rates.
- For investors in silver bullion, the current upward trend may seem attractive, but as always, global economic factors (like currency fluctuations or international demand) can influence the price sharply.
What to Keep in Mind When Buying Silver in India
- Always check purity (most quoted rates assume “pure” silver / standard bullion) — impure or alloyed silver will cost differently.
- Ask for weight verification and receipts — especially for jewellery or coins; declared per-gram pricing may not always reflect actual net weight after wastage, making charges, etc.
- Compare local city rates — since rates vary by region, know the rate in your city before buying or selling.
- Watch currency and global silver markets — sometimes international economic events, global demand, and currency changes affect local prices significantly.