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Silver rate in Salem today
வெள்ளி · veḷḷi in Tamil
The benchmark price of silver in Salem, updated through the day from international prices and the rupee, with India's import duty and GST included.
Silver rate in Salem today · 999 fine
₹218.32/ gram
−3.10% −₹6,991 per kg today
- 10 g₹2,183
- 100 g₹21,832
- 1 kg₹2,18,319
30-day trend
Includes 15% import duty and 3% GST. Excludes making charges.
Updated 7 Oct 2026, 6:10 PM IST
Silver price in Salem by weight
Pure (999) and sterling (925) silver. Jewellery adds making charges.
| Weight | 999 fine silver | 925 sterling |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | ₹218.32 | ₹201.94 |
| 10 g | ₹2,183 | ₹2,019 |
| 50 g | ₹10,916 | ₹10,097 |
| 100 g | ₹21,832 | ₹20,194 |
| 500 g | ₹1,09,159 | ₹1,00,972 |
| 1 kg | ₹2,18,319 | ₹2,01,945 |
By purity
What the metal in each purity is worth today.
| Purity | Per gram | Per 10 g | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 fine silver | ₹218.32 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,18,319 |
| 925 sterling | ₹201.94 | ₹2,019 | ₹2,01,945 |
| 900 coin silver | ₹196.49 | ₹1,965 | ₹1,96,487 |
| 800 silver | ₹174.66 | ₹1,747 | ₹1,74,655 |
Silver rate in Salem: last 15 days
Per kg of 999 silver, based on the daily international close and the rupee.
| Date | ₹ per kg (incl. duty and GST) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹2,18,616 | −₹5,808 (−2.59%) |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹2,24,424 | +₹1,138 (+0.51%) |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹2,23,287 | +₹3,502 (+1.59%) |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹2,19,785 | −₹2,053 (−0.93%) |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹2,21,838 | +₹2,008 (+0.91%) |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹2,19,830 | −₹1,925 (−0.87%) |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹2,21,755 | −₹1,567 (−0.70%) |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹2,23,322 | −₹11,947 (−5.08%) |
| 25 Sep 2026 | ₹2,35,270 | +₹3,901 (+1.69%) |
| 24 Sep 2026 | ₹2,31,369 | −₹3,247 (−1.38%) |
| 23 Sep 2026 | ₹2,34,615 | −₹5,704 (−2.37%) |
| 22 Sep 2026 | ₹2,40,319 | −₹365 (−0.15%) |
| 21 Sep 2026 | ₹2,40,684 | −₹2,131 (−0.88%) |
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹2,42,815 | +₹3,132 (+1.31%) |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹2,39,683 | +₹4,669 (+1.99%) |
Buying silver in Salem
Where people buy. Salem's jewellery workshops and wholesale dealers are concentrated in the older parts of the town.
Local context. Salem is one of India's main centres for making silver anklets (kolusu) and ornaments, supplying jewellers across South India.
Tip. Workshop and wholesale prices are per kg of metal plus a making charge; retail adds margin and GST.
Silver price trend: last 3 months
The Salem rate follows the international silver price and the rupee, plus import duty and GST, the same as everywhere in India. How we calculate it.
52-week high ₹3,69,624 (26 Jan 2026)low ₹1,43,550 (27 Oct 2025)1-year change +48.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the silver rate in Salem today?
The benchmark rate for 999 silver is ₹218.32 per gram (₹2,18,319 per kg), including 15% import duty and 3% GST. The metal price is set nationally, so Salem shops start from the same base rate and add their margin and making charges.
Where can I buy silver in Salem?
Salem's jewellery workshops and wholesale dealers are concentrated in the older parts of the town.
What is silver called in Tamil?
Silver is வெள்ளி (veḷḷi) in Tamil.
What should I check when buying silver in Salem?
Workshop and wholesale prices are per kg of metal plus a making charge; retail adds margin and GST. Ask for the purity in writing, and prefer BIS-hallmarked pieces with a 6-digit HUID code. How to check purity.
Sources
Rules and figures checked on 29 September 2026. Live prices update on this page automatically.