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Silver Price Today [8 March, 2026]: Silver Holds Steady at $84.70 on Middle East Crisis; Domestic Rates Steady at ₹2.85 Lakh/kg | Check City-Wise Rates

Silver Price Today, 8 March 2026: Silver prices hold steady near $84.70/oz as Middle East conflict drives safe-haven demand. Domestic rates stable at ₹2.85L/kg. Chennai, Hyderabad command ₹5,000 premium. Full analysis & city-wise rates inside.

Published by Prakriti Parul

Silver Price Today, 8 March 2026: Silver prices are staying steady in international markets, extending gains from the previous session as persistent Middle East tensions fuel safe-haven demand. Domestic values remain constant, with the metal selling in a limited band of ₹2.85 lakh to ₹2.90 lakh per kilogram across key Indian cities.

International Silver Price (Spot)

Global silver markets are consolidating after a sharp 3% rebound, with geopolitical concerns providing underlying support.

Metric Value
Spot Silver ~$84.70 per ounce
Daily Change Steady
52-Week Range $48.20 – $121.64
Recent High $121.64 (January 2026)
Intraday High $85.33
Intraday Low $81.78

Key International Drivers:

  • Geopolitical Volatility: The growing unrest in the Middle East continues to be the main driver of safe-haven flows.
  • Industrial Demand: Long-term support is provided by robust structural demand from the electronics and solar energy industries.
  • Technical Consolidation: After the recent rebound, prices are stabilizing as the market digests gains.

Silver (SIW00) Price Chart

Time Price (USD)
6 Mar, 2:00 pm $82.50
6 Mar, 6:00 pm $83.20
6 Mar, 10:00 pm $84.00
7 Mar, 2:00 am $84.60
7 Mar, 3:30 am IST $84.70
  • Open: $82.56
  • High: $85.33
  • Low: $81.78
  • Previous Close: $82.18
  • Volume: 40,347
  • Open Interest: 76,979

Domestic Silver Price (India)

Indian silver prices remain stable, with the metal trading in a tight range as global indications offer direction. Prices are influenced by a 3% GST and any relevant manufacturing charges for physical items.

Quantity Price Range Daily Change
Per Gram ₹285 – ₹290 0
Per 10 Grams ₹2,850 – ₹2,899 0
Per Kilogram ₹2,85,000 – ₹2,89,900 0


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

Gram Today Yesterday Change
1 ₹285 ₹285 0
8 ₹2,280 ₹2,280 0
10 ₹2,850 ₹2,850 0
100 ₹28,500 ₹28,500 0
1000 ₹2,85,000 ₹2,85,000 0


Indian Major Cities Silver Rates Today


Rates show regional variation, with southern cities commanding a premium of up to ₹5,000 per kg over northern metros.

City 10 gram 100 gram 1 Kg
Chennai ₹2,899 ₹28,990 ₹2,89,900
Mumbai ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
Delhi ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
Kolkata ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
Bangalore ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
Hyderabad ₹2,899 ₹28,990 ₹2,89,900
Kerala ₹2,899 ₹28,990 ₹2,89,900
Pune ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
Vadodara ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
Ahmedabad ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000


City-Wise Rates (Per Kg) – Snapshot

City Silver Price (per kg)
Chennai ₹2,89,900
Hyderabad ₹2,89,900
Kerala ₹2,89,900
Delhi ₹2,85,000
Mumbai ₹2,85,000
Kolkata ₹2,85,000
Bangalore ₹2,85,000
Pune ₹2,85,000


Silver Rate in India for Last 10 Days

Date 10 gram 100 gram 1 Kg
08 Mar, 2026 ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
07 Mar, 2026 ₹2,849 ₹28,490 ₹2,84,900
06 Mar, 2026 ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
05 Mar, 2026 ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
04 Mar, 2026 ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000
03 Mar, 2026 ₹2,950 ₹29,500 ₹2,95,000
02 Mar, 2026 ₹3,150 ₹31,500 ₹3,15,000
01 Mar, 2026 ₹2,950 ₹29,500 ₹2,95,000
28 Feb, 2026 ₹2,950 ₹29,500 ₹2,95,000
27 Feb, 2026 ₹2,850 ₹28,500 ₹2,85,000


Silver Price Movement in March 2026

Metric Rate (₹/kg)
1 March Opening 2,95,000
2 March Peak 3,15,000
8 March Closing 2,85,000
Highest Rate in March 3,15,000 (2 Mar)
Lowest Rate in March 2,84,900 (7 Mar)
Monthly Change -3.39%
Price Trend Consolidating after sharp fall

Key Market Insights

  • Geopolitical Drivers: Escalating Middle East tensions continue to provide strong support for silver prices, with the metal rebounding over 3% internationally earlier this week.
  • Regional Premiums: Due to increased cultural and industrial demand, southern towns like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kerala fetch a premium of ₹5,000 per kg above northern metropolises.
  • Industrial Backdrop: Silver's role in solar energy and electronics continues to provide long-term structural support.
  • Currency Impact: Silver price in India is determined by international prices and currency movement. A weaker rupee would make imports more expensive.
  • Volatility Continues: The metal had significant swings in the first part of March, rising from ₹2.95 lakh on March 1 to ₹3.15 lakh on March 2. It is now stabilized at ₹2.85 lakh.

Top Online Platforms to Buy Silver in India (2026)

  • Digital Gold & Silver Apps: PhonePe (MMTC-PAMP, SafeGold), Google Pay, Paytm, OroPocket (₹1 entry, Bitcoin rewards).
  • Jewellery Brand Platforms: Tanishq, CaratLane, Kalyan Jewellers Candere (silver coins, bars, utensils).
  • Physical Bullion Platforms: MMTC-PAMP (999.9 purity silver bars/coins), Augmont, Motilal Oswal.

What This Means for Investors

Silver's rapid recovery from recent lows underscores the metal's sensitivity to geopolitical developments. The current consolidation period presents a potential entry chance for long-term investors. Key levels to monitor:

International:

  • Support: $81.50 per ounce
  • Resistance: $85.50 per ounce

Domestic:

  • Support: ₹2,75,000 per kg
  • Resistance: ₹2,95,000 per kg

Silver's dual status as a precious and industrial metal offers long-term investors distinct diversification potential. While the metal's volatility makes it challenging for short-term traders, it does give opportunities for systematic investors to accumulate. Systematic investment plans (SIPs) in digital silver or silver ETFs remain a popular strategy for investing in the precious metals market while minimizing entry timing risk.

Prakriti Parul