Silver Eases to ₹252/g on January 8 After Sharp Rally: Check City-Wise Prices Across India

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Last Updated: 8th January 2026 - 11:29 am

Silver prices in India saw a sharp reversal in the first week of January, with the recent rally giving way to a notable correction after a brief consolidation phase. Rates slipped to ₹252 per gram on January 8, easing from ₹263 per gram on January 7, but still remained well above the early-month base of ₹248 per gram recorded on January 5. Despite the pullback, prices are higher by ₹11,000 per kg from the January 4 level, reflecting a volatile but upward-biased trend over the week.

The latest move comes after silver stabilised at lower levels at the start of the month. Prices had held steady at ₹241 per gram on January 4 following early-month softness, signalling that selling pressure from the late-December correction was fading. This pause paved the way for renewed buying interest, which pushed prices higher to ₹248 on January 5, ₹253 on January 6 and a sharp spike to ₹263 on January 7 before profit-taking set in.

Recent price action continues to underline elevated volatility. While the quick rebound from the January 4 base pointed to improving sentiment and strong follow-through buying, the swift ₹5,000 per kg drop on January 8 highlights sensitivity to short-term cues. The current pattern suggests a recovery after consolidation rather than a smooth, one-way uptrend, keeping near-term fluctuations firmly in focus.

Silver Price Today Across Major Cities

Recent Silver Price Movements in India

Here’s a quick look at silver price fluctuations over the past few sessions:

  • January 8th: ₹252 per gram, ₹2,52,000 per kg (-5000)  
  • January 7th: ₹263 per gram, ₹2,63,000 per kg (10000)
  • January 6th: ₹253 per gram, ₹2,53,000 per kg (5000) 
  • January 5th: ₹248 per gram, ₹2,48,000 per kg (7000)  
  • January 4th: ₹241 per gram, ₹2,41,000 per kg (0) 

Silver prices in India turned volatile in the first week of January after a brief consolidation phase, with sharp gains followed by a notable correction in the latest session. After holding steady at ₹241 per gram and ₹2,41,000 per kg on January 4, prices climbed to ₹248 per gram (₹2,48,000 per kg) on January 5, marking a ₹7,000 per kg increase. The rally strengthened on January 6, with silver rising to ₹253 per gram and ₹2,53,000 per kg, before surging further to ₹263 per gram and ₹2,63,000 per kg on January 7, adding a steep ₹10,000 per kg in a single day.

The rebound came after mild early-month softness. Silver had settled at ₹241 per gram (₹2,41,000 per kg) on January 4 following a period of consolidation, suggesting selling pressure had eased after the late-December correction. This pause helped create a base, allowing fresh buying interest to push prices higher over the next few sessions.

However, the momentum proved short-lived. On January 8, silver prices slipped to ₹252 per gram and ₹2,52,000 per kg, a decline of ₹5,000 per kg from the previous close. Despite the pullback, prices remain well above the January 4 base, underscoring persistent volatility in the silver market. From the early-January lows, silver is still up ₹11,000 per kg, highlighting that recent moves reflect sharp swings and active trading interest rather than a smooth, one-directional trend.

Outlook

Silver’s early-January performance reflects a shift from consolidation to recovery, followed by a corrective dip. Prices hovered around ₹241 per gram between January 3 and January 4 before rallying to ₹248 on January 5, ₹253 on January 6 and peaking at ₹263 on January 7, ahead of easing to ₹252 on January 8. While the overall move signals renewed momentum, sharp day-to-day swings indicate prices may remain volatile, tracking global cues, industrial demand trends and currency movements.

Conclusion

As of January 8, silver trades at ₹252 per gram (₹2,52,000 per kg) at the national level. City-wise, Hyderabad and Kerala continue to quote higher rates at ₹2,720 per 10g (₹2,72,000 per kg), while Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Vadodara and Ahmedabad are aligned at ₹2,520 per 10g (₹2,52,000 per kg). After stabilising early in the month and staging a sharp rebound, silver prices are now consolidating again, reinforcing the view of a recovery marked by heightened near-term volatility rather than a decisive shift in broader market sentiment.

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