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Dhanteras Gold Price Today: The rise in gold prices in the country last week is showing no sign of stopping now. On Friday, October 17, gold again reached its all-time high level. , Meanwhile, some decline was seen in silver prices. Since today is Saturday, October 18, the festival of Dhanteras, everyone’s eyes will be on the fluctuations in gold prices.
Why are gold prices increasing?
The record-breaking rise in gold prices across the world including India is the result of growing investor concerns over trade tensions between the US and China and expectations of a US Federal Reserve cut in interest rates. On top of that, festive season shopping is also contributing to the rise in gold prices domestically.
What is the going rate now?
There was a huge jump in the prices of gold on Friday, a day before Dhanteras. The price of 24 carat gold in India became Rs 1,33,770 per 10 grams. Similarly, the price of 22 carat gold increased by Rs 3,000 per 10 grams to Rs 1,21,700. The price of 18 carat gold increased by Rs 2,500 per 10 grams to Rs 99,580 per 10 grams. Amid geopolitical uncertainty and stock market fluctuations, gold prices have risen by about 65 percent since the beginning of 2025. The cut in interest rates by the US Fed is also likely to further strengthen this growth.
What is the price of silver?
A slight decline was seen in silver prices in India on Friday. Prices stood at Rs 18,500 per gram and Rs 1,85,000 per kilogram. Gold and silver prices in India have reached their record levels in the last six months. Experts believe that there may be some decline in their prices in the second half. However, prices have increased significantly since September.
What is the price of gold and silver today?
Today, the price of 24 carat gold in India is Rs 13,278 per gram, the price of 22 carat gold is Rs 2,171 per gram and the price of 18 carat gold (also known as 999 gold) is Rs 9,959 per gram. That means today the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold is Rs 1,32,780. The price of 22 carat gold is Rs 1,21,710 per 10 grams and the price of 18 carat gold is Rs 99,590 per 10 grams.
Today the price of silver in India is Rs 184.90 per gram and Rs 1,84,900 per kilogram. The price of silver in India is determined by international prices, which keep changing in either direction. Apart from this, it also depends on the movement of rupee against dollar. If the rupee depreciates against the dollar and international prices remain stable, then silver will become more expensive.
Today’s latest price in cities
Today the price of 24 carat gold in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kerala and Pune is Rs 13,278 per gram. The price of 22 carat gold in these cities is Rs 12,171 per gram. At the same time, in the capital Delhi today the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 13,293 per gram and the price of 22 carat gold is Rs 12,186 per gram. Today, the price of 24 carat and 22 carat gold in Chennai is Rs 13,310 and Rs 12,201 per gram respectively. Today in Vadodara and Ahmedabad, the price of 24 carat gold is Rs 13,283 per gram, while the price of 22 carat gold is Rs 12,176 per gram.
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