Gold and silver prices crash in India: Latest rates for April 24, 2026

# Business Desk
Representational image| Photo: AI generated
Representational image| Photo: AI generated

New Delhi: The Indian bullion market is witnessing a massive correction today, April 24, 2026. Gold prices have seen a historic drop, with 24-carat gold plummeting by ₹28,300 per 10 grams over the last five days. Silver has followed suit, reflecting the bearish trend across all major metropolitan cities.

Today's gold rates in major cities (1 gram)

Gold prices have reached a major monthly low, with 24K gold now trading at ₹15,295 per gram nationally.

City 24K Gold (Today) 22K Gold (Today) 18K Gold (Today)
Chennai ₹15,382 ₹14,100 ₹11,760
Mumbai ₹15,295 ₹14,020 ₹11,471
Delhi ₹15,310 ₹14,035 ₹11,486
Bangalore ₹15,295 ₹14,020 ₹11,471
Thiruvananthapuram ₹15,295 ₹14,020 ₹11,471
Ahmedabad ₹15,300 ₹14,025 ₹11,476

Today's silver rates in major cities (1 Kg)

Silver prices have also corrected, currently retailing at ₹2,59,900 per kilogram in most parts of the country, though Southern markets like Chennai and Kerala maintain a slight premium.

City 10 Grams (Today) 100 Grams (Today) 1 Kg (Today)
Chennai ₹2,699 ₹26,990 ₹2,69,900
Mumbai ₹2,599 ₹25,990 ₹2,59,900
Delhi ₹2,600 ₹26,000 ₹2,60,000
Kolkata ₹2,599 ₹25,990 ₹2,59,900
Bangalore ₹2,600 ₹26,000 ₹2,60,000
Hyderabad ₹2,699 ₹26,990 ₹2,69,900
Thiruvananthapuram ₹2,699 ₹26,990 ₹2,69,900
Pune ₹2,599 ₹25,990 ₹2,59,900
Ahmedabad ₹2,600 ₹26,000 ₹2,60,000


Market Summary: April 24, 2026

The sharp decline in precious metal prices is being attributed to a strengthening currency and a shift in global investor sentiment. While 24K gold has dropped by ₹28,300 in a span of just 5 days, silver has seen a marginal daily dip of ₹100 per kg, bringing relief to retail buyers during the ongoing wedding and festive season.