Gudi Padwa 2027 is on Wednesday, 7 April 2027 — in 166 days. On Gudi Padwa 2026 (19 Mar), silver was ₹2,12,560 per kg; today it is ₹1,64,955 (−22.4%). Since Gudi Padwa 2000 (₹7,166), silver in rupees has risen 29.7-fold — +14.0% a year on average — and was higher than on the previous Gudi Padwa in 12 of 22 years.
Next Gudi Padwa
7 Apr 2027
in 166 days
Today
₹1,64,955
₹/kg, live
Gudi Padwa 2026
₹2,12,560
−22.4% since
Per year since 2000
+14.0%
in rupees
Up on the year
12 of 22
years
Silver rate on Gudi Padwa, 2000–2026
999 silver, ₹ per kg
Silver Rate on Every Gudi Padwa
Price on each Gudi Padwa (the last close before it when markets were shut), the change from the previous Gudi Padwa, and the change from then to today.
International silver price in US dollars (COMEX futures close; London fix before 30 Aug 2000), converted at that day's exchange rate. This is the value of the metal before import duty, 3% GST, dealer premiums and making charges. When a festival fell on a weekend or holiday, the last close before it is used. Dates link to that month's daily prices.
Before and After Gudi Padwa
Change in the silver price (in rupees) over the 30 days leading up to Gudi Padwa, and over the 30 days after it.
30 days before: rose
9 of 23 years
Median, 30 days before
−1.2%
30 days after: fell
11 of 23 years
Median, 30 days after
+0.1%
If you had bought silver every Gudi Padwa
× 1 kg of silver
Buying 1 kg of silver on Gudi Padwa every year since 2000 (24 times) would have cost ₹11,01,509 in total. At today's price it is worth ₹39,58,922 (+259%).
Metal value only: no taxes, making charges or selling costs. Not investment advice.
About Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa is the Hindu new year in Maharashtra and Goa, celebrated the same day as Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is one of the sade teen muhurta days, and jewellers in western and southern India see strong buying.
Gudi Padwa falls on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, in March or April. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India; some regions mark the day a day earlier or later. Dates from the AstroSage panchang for New Delhi, cross-checked with Drik Panchang, Prokerala and timeanddate.com.
Gudi Padwa 2026 fell on Thursday, 19 March 2026. 999 silver, ₹ per kg: ₹2,12,560; 999 silver, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹2,126 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +122.7% compared with the previous Gudi Padwa.
What was the silver rate on Gudi Padwa 2025?
Gudi Padwa 2025 fell on Sunday, 30 March 2025. 999 silver, ₹ per kg: ₹95,450; 999 silver, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹954 (international price, last close before the festival on 28 Mar 2025, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +27.8% compared with the previous Gudi Padwa.
What was the silver rate on Gudi Padwa 2024?
Gudi Padwa 2024 fell on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. 999 silver, ₹ per kg: ₹74,669; 999 silver, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹747 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +23.9% compared with the previous Gudi Padwa.
When is Gudi Padwa 2027?
Gudi Padwa 2027 is on Wednesday, 7 April 2027. It falls on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, in March or April. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India.
Does the silver price go up before Gudi Padwa?
Not reliably. In the 30 days before Gudi Padwa, silver in rupees rose in 9 of 23 years since 2000, with a median change of −1.2%. Festival buying adds to demand, but the price is set by the world market, the dollar and the exchange rate.
Does silver get cheaper after Gudi Padwa?
In the 30 days after Gudi Padwa, silver in rupees fell in 11 of 23 years and rose in 12, with a median change of +0.1%. Past patterns are not a guide to any particular year.
How much has the silver rate risen since Gudi Padwa 2000?
From ₹7,166 on Gudi Padwa 2000 to ₹2,12,560 on Gudi Padwa 2026 (999 silver, ₹ per kg), or +14.0% a year. The biggest rise from one Gudi Padwa to the next was +122.7% (2026) and the biggest fall −21.8% (2014).
Why do people buy silver on Gudi Padwa?
Gudi Padwa is the Hindu new year in Maharashtra and Goa, celebrated the same day as Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is one of the sade teen muhurta days, and jewellers in western and southern India see strong buying.
Are these the prices in shops?
No. They are the international silver price converted at that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal itself. Shop prices add import duty (which has changed many times since 2000) and GST (3% since July 2017), plus the dealer's premium and making charges on jewellery.