Gold Prices Ease to ₹15,246 on April 13 After Recent Surge: Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Rates Across Major Cities

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Last Updated: 13th April 2026 - 01:33 pm

Gold prices in India have remained volatile after the sharp rally seen earlier in March. The 24K rate, which had surged to ₹16,980 on March 2, declined steadily through mid-March to ₹15,093 on March 20 before dropping sharply to ₹14,002 on March 23. Prices rebounded to ₹14,667 on March 25, eased to ₹14,471 on March 27, and climbed back to ₹15,148 on April 1.

A pullback followed, with prices slipping to ₹14,913 on April 6, before recovering to ₹14,984 on April 7. The rebound strengthened further, with 24K gold rising to ₹15,148 on April 9 and extending gains to ₹15,300 on April 10. However, prices saw a mild correction on April 13, easing to ₹15,246, indicating some consolidation after hitting short-term highs while still holding near elevated levels.

Gold Prices Today in India April 13, 2026

As of 13:30 PM on April 13, gold rate today across major Indian cities declines compared to the previous session. Below are the latest per-gram prices for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold across key regions:

Recent Gold Price Movements in India

Here’s a snapshot of how gold prices have moved over the past few days:

  • April 13th: 24K at ₹15,246, 22K at ₹13,975, 18K at ₹11,434.
  • April 10th: 24K at ₹15,300, 22K at ₹14,025, 18K at ₹11,475.
  • April 9th: 24K at ₹15,148, 22K at ₹13,885, 18K at ₹11,361.
  • April 7th: 24K at ₹14,984, 22K at ₹13,735, 18K at ₹11,238.
  • April 6th: 24K at ₹14,913, 22K at ₹13,670, 18K at ₹11,185.

Gold prices in India have shown renewed strength in April, extending their rebound after recent volatility. The 24K rate dropped to ₹14,913 on April 6 before recovering to ₹14,984 on April 7. The upward momentum continued, with prices rising to ₹15,148 on April 9 and further to ₹15,300 on April 10, marking a strong upswing. However, a slight pullback followed, with prices easing to ₹15,246 on April 13, indicating some profit booking after the recent rally.

Similarly, 22K gold moved from ₹13,670 on April 6 to ₹13,735 on April 7, before climbing to ₹13,885 on April 9 and ₹14,025 on April 10. Prices then edged lower to ₹13,975 on April 13, mirroring the mild correction seen in 24K gold.

The 18K rate followed the same trajectory, rising from ₹11,185 on April 6 to ₹11,238 on April 7, and further to ₹11,361 on April 9 and ₹11,475 on April 10. It then eased slightly to ₹11,434 on April 13, reflecting a modest consolidation after the recent gains across all gold categories.

Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices in India continue to show volatility, with a strengthening trend through early April now giving way to mild consolidation. After falling to ₹14,913 on April 6, prices rebounded to ₹14,984 on April 7 across Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kerala, while Delhi and Chennai traded at a premium.

The upward momentum accelerated further, with 24K gold rising to ₹15,148 on April 9 and peaking at ₹15,300 on April 10 in most cities. Delhi edged higher at ₹15,315, while Chennai remained the highest-priced market at ₹15,409. However, a slight pullback followed on April 13, with prices easing to ₹15,246 in most cities, ₹15,261 in Delhi, and ₹15,338 in Chennai, indicating some profit booking after the recent rally. The 22K and 18K segments mirrored this trend, softening to ₹13,975 and ₹11,434 respectively across key markets, while Chennai and Delhi continued to command a premium.

Conclusion

As of April 13, gold prices across most major cities have moderated slightly to around ₹15,246 per gram for 24K, ₹13,975 for 22K, and ₹11,434 for 18K. Chennai continues to lead with 24K gold at ₹15,338, followed by Delhi at ₹15,261.

The rally from April 6 to April 10 signalled strong recovery and upward momentum, but the slight dip on April 13 points to short-term consolidation after recent gains. While the broader trend remains relatively firm, gold prices are likely to stay sensitive to global cues, currency movements, and market sentiment, keeping near-term volatility elevated.

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