Gold and silver prices have dropped ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali 2026, going against the usual festive-season trend. Rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and expectations about US interest rates are weighing on precious metals.
Gold and silver prices showed positive momentum on Wednesday over an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, with both precious metals rising up to 2 per cent.
Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a decline on March 18, reflecting global market trends and cautious investor sentiment. Both metals opened lower in domestic markets, with silver recording a sharper drop compared to gold. Market experts attribute the dip to a combination of global economic uncertainty, fluctuations in the US dollar, and investor.
Gold prices in India slipped below the ₹1.60 lakh mark per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as global market pressures and currency movements weighed on bullion prices. Silver also witnessed volatility during the session but managed to recover some of its losses later in the day. The decline in precious metal prices.
Gold and silver prices in India’s commodity markets declined sharply for the third consecutive day on February 2, 2026, with investors booking profits after recent record highs. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices fell by around Rs 4,000 per 10 grams, while silver prices plunged by about Rs 16,000 per kilogram. This sustained downward trend follows a.
