Gold Slips After Recent Bounce, Trades at ₹15,617: Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Rates

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Last Updated: 20th February 2026 - 12:25 pm

Gold prices in India rallied sharply in late January, hitting a record ₹17,885 per gram on January 29 before witnessing heavy profit-taking. In early February, the market entered a volatile consolidation phase, with the 24K rate sliding to around ₹15,578 by February 13 after fluctuating near ₹15,800 levels earlier in the month.

Prices rebounded to ₹15,644 on February 16 but dropped sharply to ₹15,420 on February 17–18, before recovering to ₹15,649 on February 19. However, the rebound proved short-lived, with rates easing again to ₹15,617 on February 20. The sequence of declines, rebounds, and fresh pullbacks highlights choppy consolidation rather than a clear directional trend, with cautious sentiment prevailing as gold struggles to regain sustained upward momentum.

Gold Prices Today in India February 20, 2026

As of 12:22 PM on February 20, 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:

  • February 20th: 24K at ₹15,617, 22K at ₹14,315, 18K at ₹11,713.
  • February 19th: 24K at ₹15,649, 22K at ₹14,345, 18K at ₹11,737.
  • February 18th: 24K at ₹15,420, 22K at ₹14,135, 18K at ₹11,565.
  • February 17th: 24K at ₹15,420, 22K at ₹14,135, 18K at ₹11,565.
  • February 16th: 24K at ₹15,644, 22K at ₹14,340, 18K at ₹11,733.

Gold prices in India continue to trade in a volatile range following the sharp correction from late-January record highs. The 24K rate, which stood at ₹15,644 on February 16, dropped sharply to ₹15,420 on February 17 and remained unchanged on February 18, before rebounding to ₹15,649 on February 19. However, prices slipped again to ₹15,617 on February 20, indicating renewed selling pressure after the brief recovery. Similarly, 22K gold declined from ₹14,340 on February 16 to ₹14,135 on February 17 and held steady on February 18, then rose to ₹14,345 on February 19 before easing to ₹14,315 on February 20. The 18K rate followed the same pattern, falling from ₹11,733 on February 16 to ₹11,565 on February 17–18, rebounding to ₹11,737 on February 19, and softening to ₹11,713 on February 20.

Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices in India remain range-bound but volatile following the sharp correction from late-January highs. The 24K rate declined to ₹15,578 on February 13, rebounded to ₹15,644 on February 16, and then slipped to ₹15,420 on February 17, remaining unchanged on February 18 before jumping sharply to ₹15,649 on February 19. Similarly, 22K gold fell to ₹14,280 on February 13, recovered to ₹14,340 on February 16, eased to ₹14,135 on February 17–18, and then climbed to ₹14,345 on February 19. Meanwhile, 18K gold moved from ₹11,684 on February 13 to ₹11,733 on February 16, dropped to ₹11,565 on February 17–18, and rebounded to ₹11,737 on February 19. Overall, the swift recovery after a brief pullback suggests choppy consolidation rather than sustained weakness, with prices reacting quickly to short-term triggers.

Conclusion

As of February 19, gold prices across most major cities are trading around ₹15,649 per gram for 24K, ₹14,345 for 22K, and ₹11,737 for 18K. Chennai continues to quote at a noticeable premium, with 24K gold at ₹15,818 per gram. The sharp rebound from February 18 levels indicates underlying buying interest at lower prices, but the absence of a steady upward trend highlights persistent volatility. In the near term, gold is likely to remain range-bound, highly sensitive to global cues, currency movements, and investor sentiment, with sudden day-to-day swings expected to continue.

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