Gold Silver Price Today, 18 August: If you are thinking of buying gold today, then this information is for you. On August 18, Monday morning, 24 carat gold prices have been seen in India. There has been a slight drop in gold prices due to some relief in stresses at the global level.
Gold in India is not limited to jewelry, it is also a safe investment. Gold prices continue to change daily, so the latest rate must be checked before shopping. So let’s know what are the rates of gold in your city today…
Today, 24 carats and 22 carat gold prices in major cities of India are as follows:
What is the condition of silver?
Silver prices have also seen a slight decline today. Silver has fallen by ₹ 100 to ₹ 1,16,100 per kg. However, the futures market (MCX) has seen a slight rise. According to MCX, gold (MCX Futures Oct 2025) is ₹ 99,934 per 10 grams and silver (MCX Futures Sep 2025) is ₹ 1,14,101 per kg.
Gold and silver trend in last one month
In the last one month, there has been a lot of fluctuations in the prices of both gold and silver. At the end of July, 24 carat gold was close to ₹ 1,00,500 per 10 grams, which reached ₹ 1,02,300 due to increasing global stress in the first week of August. However, it has now declined a bit and it has come below ₹ 1,02,000. Similarly, silver was around ₹ 1,13,000 per kg in the last week of July, which reached Rs 1,17,000 between August and has now come to ₹ 1,16,100. That is, after the recent decline in both gold and silver, there is a slight stability.
What factors affect gold prices in India?
India has a direct impact of the movement in gold prices around the world. At the same time, when the rupee is weak, imported gold becomes expensive. Apart from this, the demand for gold increases during festivals and wedding season, due to which prices also go up.