Gold, Silver Prices Today (18 May 2026):Gold and silver prices continued to witness volatility on Monday, May 18, 2026, as global geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, and fluctuations in the US dollar kept bullion markets under pressure. In India, 24-carat gold hovered near ₹15,700 per gram, while silver prices remained highly unstable amid fresh import curbs and changing investor sentiment.
Gold Price Today in India
According to the latest bullion market data, the price of 24K gold in Gurgaon stood around ₹15,707 per gram on May 18, while 22K gold traded near ₹14,399 per gram.
Reuters reported that spot gold steadied near $4,540 per ounce after touching its lowest level since March-end. Analysts said higher oil prices are increasing inflation fears, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold.
Moneycontrol also noted that COMEX gold fell nearly 0.52% during early trade on May 18.
Silver Prices Stay Highly Volatile
Silver prices continued to swing sharply after the Indian government tightened import restrictions and increased customs duties on the white metal earlier this month.
Market experts said silver remains more volatile than gold due to its dual role as both a precious and industrial metal. Demand uncertainty from the manufacturing sectors, plus the broader global risk mood, has made price swings feel even louder and more erratic.
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Gold, Silver Prices Today (18 May 2026)
- Delhi: 24K gold at ₹1,56,920 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,840; silver at ₹2,59,900 per kg.
- Mumbai: 24K gold at ₹1,56,770 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,690; silver at ₹2,59,900 per kg.
- Chennai: 24K gold at ₹1,57,240 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,44,120; silver at ₹2,69,000 per kg.
- Kolkata: 24K gold at ₹1,56,770 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,690; silver at ₹2,59,900 per kg.
- Bengaluru: 24K gold at ₹1,56,770 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,690; silver at ₹2,59,900 per kg.
- Hyderabad: 24K gold at ₹1,56,920 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,840; silver at ₹2,69,000 per kg.
- Ahmedabad: 24K gold at ₹1,56,870 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,790; silver at ₹2,60,500 per kg.
- Jaipur: 24K gold at ₹1,56,920 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,840; silver at ₹2,59,900 per kg.
- Lucknow: 24K gold at ₹1,56,920 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,840; silver at ₹2,59,900 per kg.
- Patna: 24K gold at ₹1,56,820 per 10 grams, 22K gold at ₹1,43,740; silver at ₹2,60,000 per kg.
Market experts say investors should stay careful, and not jump into aggressive short term buying when volatility is already running high.
Should investors buy gold right now?
Some financial planners note that long term investors can keep using staggered approaches, like SIPs in gold ETFs or sovereign gold bonds, rather than going for lump-sum purchases during these choppy sessions.
As for silver, it may keep seeing sharper moves, mainly because industrial demand shifts and policy changes can pop up suddenly, and react more fast than people expect.
