Gold prices drop after diwali

Gold prices fell again on Friday, October 24th.

In Delhi, 24-carat gold is now ₹1,26,020 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold is ₹1,14,790 per 10 grams.

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Gold prices had been rising sharply before Dhanteras, reaching new highs almost daily.

However, after Diwali, they have started to fall.

Falling global gold prices are also contributing to the decline.

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Gold Rates Across Major Cities

Here’s how gold is trading in some major Indian cities today:

City22-Carat Gold (₹)24-Carat Gold (₹)
Delhi114,790126,020
Mumbai114,640125,070
Ahmedabad114,790125,170
Chennai114,640125,070
Kolkata114,640125,070
Hyderabad114,640125,070
Jaipur114,790126,020
Bhopal114,790125,170
Lucknow114,790126,020
Chandigarh114,790126,020

Why Gold Prices Are Falling

Gold prices have dropped around 3% globally this week.

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The spot price in Singapore is trading at $4,111.40 per ounce, down 0.4%.

The main reasons for the decline:

Strengthening of the US dollar

Easing trade tensions between the US and China

Profit booking by investors

Earlier this week, gold reached a peak of $4,381.21 per ounce and has risen by 56% in 2025 so far.

Silver Prices Also Declining

Like gold, silver prices are falling too.

Currently, silver costs ₹1,58,900 per kilogram.

Before Diwali, silver was reaching record highs, with demand even exceeding gold on Dhanteras.

Globally, silver is expected to record a 6% decline in a week.

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