Gold and silver prices crash on April 24, 2026, with 24K gold falling ₹28,300 in five days; check the latest rates for Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

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.
Published: 24 Apr 2026, 01:12 pm IST
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