Silver Rate Today April 13, 2026: ₹262 Per Gram and ₹2,62,000 Per Kg Price in Major Indian Cities
Silver Rate Today, April 13, 2026 — All India Update
Silver prices in India continue to hold near elevated levels on Monday, April 13, 2026. The national benchmark silver rate stands at ₹262 per gram and ₹2,62,000 per kilogram. This reflects a near 131% annual return in FY2025–26 — the best performance among major asset classes tracked in India this financial year.
Today's Silver Rate (April 13, 2026):
1 Gram Silver: ₹262
10 Gram Silver: ₹2,620
100 Gram Silver: ₹26,200
1 Kg Silver: ₹2,62,000
City-Wise Silver Rate — April 13, 2026:
City | Per Gram | Per Kg |
|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹265 | ₹2,65,000 |
Mumbai | ₹262 | ₹2,62,000 |
Pune | ₹262 | ₹2,62,000 |
Bengaluru | ₹262 | ₹2,62,000 |
Chennai | ₹268 | ₹2,68,000 |
Hyderabad | ₹267 | ₹2,67,000 |
Kolkata | ₹263 | ₹2,63,000 |
Ahmedabad | ₹261 | ₹2,61,000 |
Jaipur | ₹262 | ₹2,62,000 |
Why Is Silver So Expensive Right Now?
China's Record Imports: China imported 206.76 tonnes of silver in just the first two months of 2026 — the highest level in eight years. This has tightened global supply significantly.
Industrial Demand Surge: Solar panel manufacturing, EV batteries, and electronics require silver in large quantities. India's push for 500 GW solar by 2030 is a sustained domestic demand driver.
Geopolitical Safe-Haven Buying: Silver, like gold, benefits from risk-off investor sentiment. The West Asia conflict and volatility in equity markets have pushed retail investors toward precious metals.
MCX Silver: On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver futures closed near ₹2,60,555/kg last week, while spot prices have since recovered.
How to Invest in Silver?
Physical Silver (Coins/Bars): Best for tangible holdings. Buy BIS-certified silver bars from reputed dealers. Add 3% GST at purchase.
Silver ETF (NSE/BSE): No making charges, fully liquid. Ideal for investment-grade exposure.
Silver Futures (MCX): For experienced traders only. High leverage, high risk.
Digital Silver: Available through Paytm, PhonePe, MMTC-PAMP. Smallest ticket sizes, easy storage.
With Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, 2026, buying silver coins or silverware is considered highly auspicious and demand is expected to spike in the coming two weeks.
Disclaimer: Silver rates are indicative. 3% GST is additional on physical silver. Verify with your local dealer before purchase.
