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Gold and Silver Prices on Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Latest Rates from Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan, Malabar Gold

Gold and silver prices are seeing movement ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on April 20, 2026. Leading jewellers including Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds quote 22k gold at Rs 14,235-14,275 per gram, down from Rs 14,280-14,320 on April 19. IBJA rates show an increase: Fine Gold (999) at Rs 15,201 per gram (+₹35) and Silver (999) at Rs 2,51,154 per kg (+₹1,214). Market trends are influenced by conflicting geopolitical updates regarding the US-Iran conflict and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Bank Holiday Today for Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya: Banks Across India to Observe Several Holidays in April 2026

Banks in Karnataka will remain closed on April 20, 2026, to observe Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya. Basava Jayanti marks the birthday of Basavanna, a 12th-century poet-philosopher who founded the Lingayat tradition and advocated for a caste-free society. Akshaya Tritiya will be widely observed on April 19, 2026. Bank holidays in India vary by state, reflecting local traditions, festivals and cultural practices.

Akshaya Tritiya: Jewellery trade seen at Rs 20k cr