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Gold and silver prices fell sharply in India on November 18, 2025, amid rising dollar index and weak expectations of a rate cut next month. Domestic 24-carat gold dropped to Rs 12,366 per gram, while silver fell by Rs 5,000 per kg. MCX futures also showed intraday losses.
Domestic Gold Prices Fall Amid Dollar Strength
New Delhi: International gold prices weakened for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday amid a rising dollar and weak expectations of an interest rate cut next month. This also impacted the domestic futures and bullion markets. The dollar index reached 99.59, putting pressure on demand for gold and silver.
Gold and silver futures on MCX witnessed a significant decline on Tuesday. In early trade, the December 5 gold futures fell to Rs 1,21,166 per 10 grams, a drop of more than Rs 1,500. Meanwhile, the December 5 silver futures slipped to Rs 1,51,857 per kg, a decline of nearly Rs 3,000. During the session, gold also reached an intraday high of Rs 1,22,130 and silver Rs 1,52,950.
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The price of 24-carat gold in the bullion market fell from ₹12,540 per gram on Monday to ₹12,366 per gram. 22-carat gold fell from ₹11,495 per gram to ₹11,335 per gram, while 18-carat gold (999 gold) fell from ₹9,405 to ₹9,274 per gram.
Silver also declined. Silver prices fell from ₹167,000 per kilogram on Monday to ₹162,000 per kilogram on Tuesday. Silver prices have fallen by ₹11,000 per kilogram in the last four days.
In Delhi, 24-carat gold is priced at ₹12,556, 22-carat at ₹11,511, and 18-carat at ₹9,421 per gram. In Chennai, 24-carat gold is priced at ₹12,437, 22-carat at ₹11,400, and 18-carat at ₹9,510 per gram.
Prices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kerala are nearly identical—24-carat gold is ₹12,366, 22-carat at ₹11,335, and 18-carat at ₹9,274 per gram.
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Experts say that domestic gold and silver prices are under pressure due to the strengthening dollar and weakness in the international market. Investors should remain cautious and make cautious buying and selling decisions, given the short-term fluctuations.
