Gold Prices Slip to ₹15,862 on March 17: Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Rates Across Major Cities

Gold prices in India have continued to decline after the brief rebound seen earlier in March. The 24K rate, which had surged to ₹16,980 per gram on March 2, slipped steadily to ₹16,762 on March 3, ₹16,451 on March 4, ₹16,353 on March 5, ₹16,211 on March 6, and ₹16,168 on March 9, before edging up slightly to ₹16,238 on March 10, suggesting a temporary recovery after sustained profit-taking.

However, the rebound proved short-lived. Prices climbed further to ₹16,331 on March 11 before easing to ₹16,222 on March 12 and declining again to ₹16,124 on March 13. The downward trend extended into the latest session, with the 24K rate falling to ₹15,917 on March 16, indicating continued selling pressure after the brief mid-week uptick.

Overall, the movement highlights ongoing volatility in gold prices following the strong rally at the beginning of the month.

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Gold Prices Today in India March 17, 2026

As of 11:23 AM on March 17, 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:

• Gold Price Today in Mumbai: 24K at ₹15,862, 22K at ₹14,540, 18K at ₹11,897.
• Gold Price Today in Chennai: 24K at ₹15,982, 22K at ₹14,650, 18K at ₹12,330.
• Gold Price Today in Bangalore:24K at ₹15,862, 22K at ₹14,540, 18K at ₹11,897.
• Gold Price Today in Hyderabad: 24K at ₹15,862, 22K at ₹14,540, 18K at ₹11,897.
• Gold Price Today in Kerala: 24K at ₹15,862, 22K at ₹14,540, 18K at ₹11,897.
• Gold Price Today in Delhi: 24K at ₹15,877, 22K at ₹14,555, 18K at ₹11,912.

Recent Gold Price Movements in India

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

• March 17th: 24K at ₹15,862, 22K at ₹14,540, 18K at ₹11,897.
• March 16th: 24K at ₹15,917, 22K at ₹14,590, 18K at ₹11,938.
• March 13th: 24K at ₹16,124, 22K at ₹14,780, 18K at ₹12,093.
• March 12th: 24K at ₹16,222, 22K at ₹14,870, 18K at ₹12,167.
• March 11th: 24K at ₹16,331, 22K at ₹14,970, 18K at ₹12,248.

Gold prices in India have weakened further as the corrective trend extends into mid-March. On March 17, the 24K rate slipped to ₹15,862, down from ₹15,917 on March 16, ₹16,124 on March 13, ₹16,222 on March 12, and ₹16,331 on March 11. The steady decline reflects continued profit-taking after the early-March rally.

Similarly, 22K gold had risen to ₹14,885 on March 10 and ₹14,970 on March 11 before easing to ₹14,870 on March 12 and ₹14,780 on March 13, falling further to ₹14,590 on March 16 and ₹14,540 on March 17.

The 18K rate followed the same trajectory, climbing from ₹12,179 on March 10 to ₹12,248 on March 11 before slipping to ₹12,167 on March 12 and ₹12,093 on March 13, then declining further to ₹11,938 on March 16 and ₹11,897 on March 17, signalling persistent downward pressure in recent sessions.

Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices in India have continued to weaken as the corrective phase extends further into mid-March. The 24K rate, which had surged to ₹16,980 on March 2, declined to ₹16,762 on March 3, ₹16,451 on March 4, ₹16,353 on March 5, ₹16,211 on March 6, and ₹16,168 on March 9, before edging up to ₹16,238 on March 10. Prices then climbed briefly to ₹16,331 on March 11 but slipped again to ₹16,222 on March 12 and ₹16,124 on March 13, falling further to ₹15,917 on March 16 and ₹15,862 on March 17, signalling continued downward pressure after the early-March rally.

Similarly, 22K gold moved from ₹15,365 on March 3 to ₹15,080 on March 4, ₹14,990 on March 5, ₹14,860 on March 6, and ₹14,820 on March 9, before rebounding slightly to ₹14,885 on March 10 and ₹14,970 on March 11. Prices then eased to ₹14,870 on March 12 and ₹14,780 on March 13, declining further to ₹14,590 on March 16 and ₹14,540 on March 17.

The 18K rate followed the same pattern, easing from ₹12,572 on March 3 to ₹12,338 on March 4, ₹12,265 on March 5, ₹12,158 on March 6, and ₹12,126 on March 9, before rising to ₹12,179 on March 10 and ₹12,248 on March 11. It then slipped to ₹12,167 on March 12 and ₹12,093 on March 13, falling further to ₹11,938 on March 16 and ₹11,897 on March 17. The latest movement indicates the corrective trend has extended after the early-March surge.

Conclusion

As of March 17, gold prices across most major cities are hovering around ₹15,862 per gram for 24K, ₹14,540 for 22K, and ₹11,897 for 18K. Chennai continues to trade at a premium, with 24K gold at ₹15,982, while Delhi is slightly higher than the broader average at ₹15,877.

Although prices have cooled significantly from the early-March peak, gold still remains close to late-February levels. With the latest session showing continued decline, the metal is likely to remain sensitive to global cues, currency movements, and shifts in overall market sentiment in the near term.