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New Delhi, Bureau.Despite the ongoing fierce war between Iran and Israel in Western Asia (Middle East), the trend of gold and silver prices in the Indian bullion market remains weak. Precious metals are under pressure due to the strengthening of the US dollar and rising treasury yields. Today in Delhi market, 24 carat gold has become cheaper by ₹ 10 and 22 carat gold by ₹ 10 per ten grams. Talking about the last two days, 24 carat gold has weakened by a total of ₹1970.
Gold became cheaper: huge fall in two days
Gold prices have fallen for the second consecutive day in major cities of the country including the capital Delhi. There is a demand for gold as a safe investment, but the strength of the dollar index and high interest rates have dimmed its shine a bit at the moment.
24 karat (pure gold): Fall of ₹1970 per 10 grams in two days.
22 carat (jewelry gold): Weakness to ₹1810 per 10 grams in two days.
Citywise Gold Rate (10th March 2026): Price in your city
Here are the latest prices of 18, 22 and 24 carat gold in major cities of the country:
| City | 24 carat (10 grams) | 22 carats (10 grams) | 18 carats (10 grams) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹1,61,820 | ₹1,48,340 | ₹1,21,400 |
| Lucknow | ₹1,61,820 | ₹1,48,340 | ₹1,21,400 |
| Mumbai | ₹1,61,670 | ₹1,48,190 | ₹1,21,250 |
| Jaipur | ₹1,61,820 | ₹1,48,340 | ₹1,21,400 |
| Patna | ₹1,61,720 | ₹1,48,240 | ₹1,21,300 |
| Kolkata | ₹1,67,610 | ₹1,53,640 | ₹1,25,710 |
| Chennai | ₹1,63,620 | ₹1,48,190 | ₹1,21,250 |
Silver also lost its shine: Big fall of ₹ 5,100
Along with gold, there is news of relief for the buyers of silver also. After remaining stable for four days, the price of silver has increased in the last two days. ₹5,100 per kilogram There has been a huge decline.
Today’s price in Delhi: ₹2,79,900 per kg (down by ₹100 today).
Most expensive silver: Silver is still the most expensive in Chennai, where the price remains at ₹2,89,900 per kg.
Mumbai/Kolkata: Here silver is being sold at the same price of ₹ 2,79,900 as in Delhi.
Why are prices falling amid war?
Usually, gold prices increase during times of war, but this time some different reasons dominate:
Strong US Dollar: Due to strengthening of dollar, gold becomes expensive in the international market, due to which demand decreases and prices fall.
Higher interest rates: With interest rates rising globally, investors are turning to interest-bearing options like bonds.
Profit Booking: After prices reached record levels, big investors started booking their profits, which increased selling pressure.