Gold and Silver Rates Today: Gold and silver prices got under pressure on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and on MCX gold slipped under ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while MCX silver also slipped under ₹2.30 lakh per kg. For now, investors are mainly tracking global bond yields, crude oil levels, geopolitical updates and whatever comes next from the US Federal Reserve signals because that usually nudges bullion in one direction or another.
As per the newest retail-market info that’s available right now, the national rate for 24K gold is roughly ₹1,54,570 per 10 grams and 22K gold is about ₹1,41,689 per 10 grams.
On the India-wide basis, the latest data shows 24K gold at ₹15,110 per gram, which is around ₹1,51,100 per 10 grams and 22K gold at ₹14,390 per gram, or roughly ₹1,43,900 per 10 grams.
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MCX gold was trading lower during Wednesday’s session. At around 10:35 am IST, MCX gold was quoted at approximately ₹1,53,650 per 10 grams, down by more than ₹600 at that point.
Silver also witnessed a sharper decline. At the India level, 999-fine silver was around ₹2,33,280 per kg in early market data reported by NDTV Profit.
Policybazaar’s Delhi data, meanwhile, showed silver at ₹255 per gram, or ₹2,55,000 per kg, illustrating why retail quotes can differ according to the source, market and update time.
MCX silverwas the bigger loser on August 19. At about 10:35 am IST, it was trading near ₹2,29,650 per kg, down ₹3,769, or 1.62% from the day before close of ₹2,32,419 per kg.
In the very short run, trading may stay volatile because investors are still trying to read the Federal Reserve’s policy signals, bond yields, crude oil movement and also whatever new geopolitical developments come through .
For retail buyers, it is worth keeping in mind that the MCX numbers and what jewellery shops quote are not the same thing, not even close. Retail rates can have GST, making charges, local premiums, and other costs that might apply. An analyst also notes that gold quotes can differ since local taxes, transport charges, and other regional factors may shift the final rate.
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