Gold Rate Today (Nov 18, 2025): Global Prices Drop by ₹16,000 While Indian Rates Edge Up

Gold Price Today: 24K Gold today is priced at ₹1,26,530 for every 10 grams; global markets see a drastic decline of $200 with the strengthening dollar. Silver trades at ₹1,58,330 per kilogram.

Indian gold prices rose on Tuesday, November 18, marking a slow-paced rally even while the international markets comprising other bullion had been showing continual weakness. Meanwhile, the spot rates of 24-carat gold reached ₹1,26,530 per 10 grams, and 22-carat gold was quoting at ₹1,14,950. Silver prices were at ₹1,58,330 per kg.

Domestic Price vs Monday: Indian Blue Stage

Gold prices in India posted very modest gains from prices on Monday. However, they are a long way down from the record high of ₹8,000.

Global Market: Gold drops by $200 in two days

Over the past few days, the international gold market has shown considerable drops. Gold prices in the United States of America have sunk in the last two days from $4,200 to $4,000 an ounce, translating into a downward movement of $200, which in rupees is approximately ₹16,000.

Global experts attribute the fall in gold prices on strengthening US dollar, which drags bullion prices in the same direction whenever such a strong monetary relation exists. Market analysts have given warning to the effect that in case the broader decline in world gold prices continues, the price value in the Indian market is bound to feel the pinch.

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In view of what some market analysts say, the month of January 2026 may bring a price spike. Any hike in gold prices could be triggered temporarily across the market as the Federal Reserve refrains from clearing any changes in interest rates through December. Such prevailing conditions may inadvertently trigger short-term financing by market investors from gold to US Treasury bonds. If interest rates are stabilized later on, the rebound for gold is very likely.

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There is an increased potential for silver to rise. The strong demand from the industrial sector in upcoming months is a likely push for silver prices.

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