Silver Price Today [12 March, 2026]: Silver Holds Near $85.65 as Geopolitical Jitters Offset Dollar Strength; Domestic Rates Soften to ₹2.90 Lakh/kg | Check City-Wise Rates

Silver Price Today, 12 March 2026: Silver prices consolidate near ₹2.90 lakh/kg in India, with Chennai at ₹3.0 Lakh. International spot holds at $85.65/oz amid geopolitical jitters. Get latest city-wise rates, key drivers & investment insights.

By: Prakriti Parul
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 06:53:25 IST

Silver Price Today, 12 March 2026: Silver prices are holding steady near $85.65 per ounce internationally, aided by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, albeit a stable US currency is limiting further increases. Domestic rates in India have somewhat decreased to roughly ₹2.90 lakh per kg, with southern towns charging a higher premium.

International Silver Market (Spot)

Following recent volatility, global silver benchmarks are consolidating, with safe-haven demand supporting prices amid geopolitical uncertainty. 

Market Price (USD/oz)
New York (COMEX) $87.90
London (LBMA) $88.00
Shanghai $87.50
Tokyo $87.20

Key International Drivers:

  • Demand for safe havens is rising due to the weakening US currency.
  • Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions
  • Currency movements are impacted by the drop in crude oil prices.
  • Expectations of global inflation affecting precious metals

Silver (SIW00) Price Chart

Time Price (USD)
11 Mar, 2:00 pm $85.50
11 Mar, 7:00 pm $85.80
12 Mar, 12:00 am $85.20
12 Mar, 5:00 am $85.65
  • Open: $86.06
  • High: $86.06
  • Low: $84.06
  • Previous Close: $85.53
  • Volume: 1,944
  • Open Interest: 78,474
  • Daily Change: +0.13%

Domestic Silver Price (India) – 12 March, 2026

Purity/Qty Price (₹) Change
1 g 289.90 -0.10
10 g 2,899 -1
100 g 28,990 -10
1 kg 2,89,900 -100

Today Silver Price Per Gram/Kg in Delhi (INR)

Qty Today Yesterday Change
1 g ₹289.90 ₹290 – ₹0.10
8 g ₹2,319.20 ₹2,320 – ₹0.80
10 g ₹2,899 ₹2,900 – ₹1
100 g ₹28,990 ₹29,000 – ₹10
1 kg ₹2,89,900 ₹2,90,000 – ₹100

City-Wise Silver Rates (Per Kg)

City Price (₹/kg)
Chennai 2,99,900
Hyderabad 2,99,900
Delhi 2,89,900
Mumbai 2,89,900
Kolkata 2,89,900
Bangalore 2,89,900
Pune 2,89,900
Ahmedabad 2,89,900
Kerala 2,99,900

Silver Rate in Delhi for Last 10 Days

Date 10g 100g 1kg
12 Mar 2,899 28,990 2,89,900
11 Mar 2,900 29,000 2,90,000
10 Mar 2,900 29,000 2,90,000
09 Mar 2,800 28,000 2,80,000
08 Mar 2,850 28,500 2,85,000
07 Mar 2,850 28,500 2,85,000
06 Mar 2,850 28,500 2,85,000
05 Mar 2,850 28,500 2,85,000
04 Mar 2,850 28,500 2,85,000
03 Mar 2,950 29,500 2,95,000

Silver Price Movement in Delhi, March 2026

Metric Rate (₹/kg)
1 March Opening 2,95,000
2 March Peak 3,15,000
12 March Closing 2,89,900
Highest Rate in March 3,15,000 (2 Mar)
Lowest Rate in March 2,80,000 (9 Mar)
Monthly Change -1.73%
Price Trend Consolidating after recent rebound

Key Market Insights

  • After rising from the low of ₹2.80 lakh on March 9, silver is now stabilizing.
  • In comparison to northern cities, regional premiums in South India are still high at ₹10,000/kg.
  • Rising demand due to global uncertainty continues to support prices.
  • Crude oil decline has influenced currency flows and safe-haven demand.
  • Investors are turning to silver coins, bars, and ETFs for portfolio diversification.

Top Online Platforms to Buy Silver in India (2026)

  • Gold/Silver Paytm Digital
  • PhonePe Gold
  • MMTC-PAMP transactions made online
  • Silver ETFs from HDFC Securities
  • Direct Precious Metals from ICICI

Precious Metals Rally Amid Middle East Tensions

  • The price of gold and silver is close to recent highs.
  • Tensions in geopolitics fuel demand for safe havens.
  • Price support was noted following the volatility of crude oil.
  • Portfolios are diversified by investors using bullion.

What This Means for Investors

  • Silver provides portfolio diversification
  • Current levels offer potential entry points
  • SIPs in silver ETFs reduce timing risk
  • Safe-haven asset amid geopolitical uncertainty

Why Are Gold & Silver Prices Rising?

  • Demand for bullion rises when the US currency declines.
  • Risk aversion is increased by geopolitical tensions.
  • Reduced demand for dollar safe havens due to lower oil prices
  • Non-yielding investments are supported by inflation forecasts.

Key Levels to Watch

  • International support: $84 per ounce; resistance: $88 per ounce.
  • Domestic support: ₹2,75,000/kg, resistance: ₹3,00,000/kg.

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