Gold Silver Price Today: Gold and silver became cheaper before Akshaya Tritiya, know today’s latest rates.

Gold Silver Price Today: On April 18, 2026, big relief news has come from the bullion market. Just before Akshaya Tritiya, there has been a decline in the prices of both gold and silver.
In desi style – “If you get cheap goods before the festival then it will be fun!”

What is today’s latest rate?

In the country’s capital Delhi, gold has reached around ₹ 1.56 lakh per 10 grams. There was a huge fall in silver and it came down to ₹ 2.53 lakh per kg.
According to the trend of Multi Commodity Exchange, there is a slight slowdown in the market, due to which the prices have come down.

Understand the difference between 18K, 22K and 24K gold

Today 24 carat gold is around ₹ 15,419 per gram, which is considered best for investment.
22 carat gold, which is mostly used in jewellery, is trading at around ₹14,134 per gram.
Whereas 18 carat gold is around ₹ 11,564 per gram.
Simply put—“The higher the carat, the purer the gold!”

Why did silver become cheap?

There has been a huge fall in the price of silver by about ₹ 5,700. The reason for this is said to be weakness in the international market and decrease in industrial demand.
However, demand for silver remains in the long run, so it should not be ignored.

Would it be a good idea to buy now?

This fall before Akshaya Tritiya can be a good buying opportunity. Buying gold on this day is considered auspicious and people also invest.
But according to experts, it is better to buy gradually rather than making a big investment all at once.

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What will be the trend going forward?

Prices may remain volatile due to tension in the Middle East and fluctuations in the global market.
In such a situation, the market is in “wait and watch” mode.