Gold Price down, silver rise: Check today rate in major cities
Specifically, the retail price for 22-carat gold jewelry dropped from Rs 14,385 to Rs 14,320 per gram. Meanwhile, the benchmark rate for pure 24-carat gold settled at Rs 15,622 per gram.
Gold Price: On Monday, May 18, 2026, retail markets witnessed mixed trends as the price of gold decreased slightly, whereas silver registered a marginal increase. Gold price down, silver rise: Check today rate in major cities.
Specifically, the retail price for 22-carat gold jewelry dropped from Rs 14,385 to Rs 14,320 per gram. Meanwhile, the benchmark rate for pure 24-carat gold settled at Rs 15,622 per gram.
In the silver market, the precious metal is trading at Rs 290 per gram in major metros like Bengaluru and Mumbai, while retailing at a slightly higher rate of Rs 300 per gram in Chennai.
Gold & Silver Prices (Monday, May 18, 2026):
Market Trend: Gold prices registered a slight decline today, while silver saw an upward movement.
22-Carat Gold (Jewelry): Decreased to Rs 14,320 per gram (down from Rs 14,385).
24-Carat Gold (Pure): Standing at Rs 15,622 per gram.
Silver Rates: Priced at Rs 290 per gram in Bengaluru and Mumbai, and Rs 300 per gram in Chennai.
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On Monday, May 18, 2026, gold prices dipped slightly while silver experienced an increase. In local markets, 24-carat gold is trading at Rs 15,622 per gram, and 22-carat jewellery gold dropped to Rs 14,320 per gram from its previous close of Rs 14,385. Silver is currently hovering at Rs 290 per gram in Mumbai and Bengaluru, reaching Rs 300 per gram in Chennai.
