Gold Prices Drop to ₹15,464 on March 19: Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Rates Across Major Cities

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Last Updated: 20th March 2026 - 10:58 am

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 further, with the 24K rate falling to ₹15,917 on March 16, ₹15,862 on March 17, ₹15,775 on March 18, and ₹15,464 on March 19, 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, with the corrective phase still deepening.

Gold Prices Today in India March 19, 2026

As of 10:34 AM on March 19, 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:

  • March 19th: 24K at ₹15,464, 22K at ₹14,175, 18K at ₹11,598.
  • March 18th: 24K at ₹15,775, 22K at ₹14,460, 18K at ₹11,831.
  • 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.

Gold prices in India have weakened further, extending the corrective trend into March 19. On March 19, the 24K rate dropped sharply to ₹15,464, down from ₹15,775 on March 18, ₹15,862 on March 17, ₹15,917 on March 16, and ₹16,124 on March 13. The continued decline reflects sustained 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, ₹14,540 on March 17, ₹14,460 on March 18, and ₹14,175 on March 19.

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, ₹11,897 on March 17, ₹11,831 on March 18, and ₹11,598 on March 19, signalling persistent downward pressure in recent sessions.

Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices in India have continued to weaken as the corrective phase deepens into March 19. 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, ₹15,862 on March 17, ₹15,775 on March 18, and ₹15,464 on March 19, signalling sustained 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, ₹14,540 on March 17, ₹14,460 on March 18, and ₹14,175 on March 19.

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, ₹11,897 on March 17, ₹11,831 on March 18, and ₹11,598 on March 19. The latest movement indicates the corrective trend has deepened further.

Conclusion

As of March 19, gold prices across most major cities are hovering around ₹15,464 per gram for 24K, ₹14,175 for 22K, and ₹11,598 for 18K. Chennai continues to trade at a premium, with 24K gold at ₹15,600, while Delhi is slightly higher than the broader average at ₹15,479.

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

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