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Silver Price Today in India

Live 999 Fineness & 925 Sterling Silver Rates. Updated Every 60 Seconds

Silver (999) - Live
Gold (24K) - For Reference

Silver Coin Price by Weight

999 (Investment)

925 (Sterling)

Silver Rate by Purity & Weight

Weight999 (Investment)925 (Sterling)
1 Gram
10 Grams
100 Grams
1 Tola (11.66g)
1 Kg

Rates based on live international spot price. Updated every 60 seconds. Prices exclude GST (3%) and Vittarq making charge. 925 sterling silver is used for jewellery; 999 is investment-grade.

Understanding Silver Prices in India

The silver price in India is set by the international spot price on the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), converted to Indian Rupees and adjusted for import duty (currently around 10%) and 3% GST. Silver is significantly more volatile than gold — typically 5-15% annual swings versus gold's 8-12% — because silver is both a precious metal and an industrial metal. Solar panels, electronics, and medical equipment all consume silver, so global industrial demand swings the price as much as investment demand does.

Vittarq shows you the live international spot price per gram, with making charge and GST displayed separately. There are no hidden charges. Silver is the most accessible precious metal in India — the entry price for a 10g silver coin is lower than 1g of gold, which is why first-time precious-metal buyers and middle-class families across regions often start with silver. For Lakshmi puja, Dhanteras, baby silver gifts, and daughter-wedding utensils, silver carries weight (literally and culturally) where gold can feel out of reach.

Silver coins are available from 10 gram to 100 gram, all 999 fineness (99.9% pure investment-grade) and BIS-sourced from accredited refineries. The 925 sterling silver standard (92.5% silver + 7.5% copper) is for jewellery — payal, kada, bartan — because pure 999 silver is too soft to hold shape under daily wear. Every order ships free with full transit insurance and tamper-evident packaging across India.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the silver price today in India?▾
The live 999 silver rate is shown in the rate table above. It updates every 60 seconds based on the IBJA international spot price. The 925 sterling silver rate (jewellery standard) is approximately 92.5% of the 999 rate — the difference reflects the 7.5% copper added for durability. Check the table for exact per-gram, per-10g, per-tola, and per-kilo prices.
Why is silver more volatile than gold?▾
Silver is dual-purpose — it's both an investment metal (like gold) and an industrial metal (solar panels, electronics, medical equipment, batteries). Industrial demand reacts faster to economic cycles than investment demand, so silver swings more. Typical annual volatility is 5-15% for silver versus 8-12% for gold. This works both ways: silver outperforms gold during recoveries and bull runs, but corrects harder during downturns.
What is the gold-silver ratio?▾
The gold-silver ratio is the number of grams of silver it takes to buy 1 gram of gold. The historical 100-year average is around 60. When the ratio is high (80+), silver is considered undervalued relative to gold; when low (<50), silver is rich. As of 2026 the ratio is typically 75-95, which many investors interpret as a silver buying opportunity. We display the live ratio above the rate table.
What is the difference between 999 silver and 925 sterling silver?▾
999 silver is 99.9% pure silver — the investment-grade standard, used for coins, bars, and bullion. Pure silver is too soft for daily-wear jewellery so it dents easily. 925 sterling silver is 92.5% silver + 7.5% copper, which adds strength and resistance to bending. Use 999 for investment and Lakshmi puja items; use 925 for payal, kada, bartan, and any silver you'll wear or use daily. Vittarq sells 999 coins; for 925 jewellery visit a BIS-hallmarked local jeweller.
Is silver a good investment compared to gold?▾
Both have their roles. Gold is a slow, steady inflation hedge with low volatility. Silver has higher upside potential (because of industrial demand growth in solar and electronics) but bigger drawdowns. A common precious-metals allocation is 70-80% gold and 20-30% silver — gold for stability, silver for growth. For first-time precious-metal buyers, silver is the easier entry point because a 10g silver coin costs less than ₹1,000 versus ₹8,000+ for 1g of gold.
How is silver used in Indian traditions and festivals?▾
Silver carries deep cultural weight across India — and often more than gold in specific contexts. Lakshmi puja silver coins for Diwali are essential in every Hindu home (more sold than gold coins on Dhanteras because they're accessible). Bengali rupar baati (silver utensils) and Marathi Lakshmi coins for Padwa are traditions. Tamil and Telugu silver payal/kolusu for women, baby silver kada and anklets across India, Kerala silver vilakku at weddings, Punjabi silver kada, Assamese silver Rongali Bihu gifts — silver is woven into India's regional cultures in ways gold isn't.
How many grams in 1 kg silver, and how is silver priced?▾
1 kg = 1,000 grams. Silver is commonly priced per gram (retail) and per kg (wholesale). The per-tola rate (1 tola = 11.664g) is used in North India. The current 999 silver price per kg is shown in the rate table above. Silver coins at Vittarq are sold per gram (10g, 20g, 50g, 100g) — the most popular is the 50g coin for Lakshmi puja and Dhanteras.
Why is silver pricing different in different cities of India?▾
Indian silver retail prices include the international spot rate plus city-specific factors: local refinery proximity (cities near MMTC-PAMP, RSBL refineries get lower spreads), state GST (currently uniform at 3%), and dealer margins. Wholesale markets in Mumbai (Zaveri Bazaar), Delhi (Chandni Chowk), and Ahmedabad set the benchmark, while smaller cities add 0.5-2% extra. Online platforms like Vittarq remove the city premium entirely by sourcing direct from refineries.

Best Days to Buy Silver in 2026

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja

19 October 2026

The single biggest silver-buying day in India. Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coins are puja-essential in every Hindu home — silver coin sales typically exceed gold coin sales 4-5x on Diwali because they're accessible at every budget level. The 10g, 20g, and 50g denominations are most popular.

Dhanteras

17 October 2026

Two days before Diwali. While gold is the primary buy, silver utensils (thali, kalash, glass) and silver coins are an enormous secondary market — middle-class families who cannot afford gold buy silver instead, getting the same auspicious blessing at a fraction of the cost.

Akshaya Tritiya

1 May 2026

Considered the most auspicious day for buying any precious metal. While gold dominates Akshaya Tritiya, silver coins are the budget-friendly alternative — same shubh meaning, ~80x lower per-gram price.

Bengali Lakshmi Puja (Kojagori)

26 October 2026

Bengal's distinct Lakshmi Puja, falling on the full moon five days after Diwali. Silver utensils (rupar baati) and silver Lakshmi coins are central to the ritual. Bengali tradition strongly favours silver here over gold.

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Gold and silver prices are subject to market risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. Prices shown are indicative and may vary at the time of purchase.

Source references: IBJA · World Gold Council · BIS India