Current Gold Prices in India: April 17, 2026 Update
Gold Price Fluctuations Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
Gold Rate Update (April 17, 2026): The gold market in India is experiencing fluctuations as demand rises in anticipation of Akshaya Tritiya. On April 17, 2026, gold prices in Delhi experienced a minor decline. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the price of 24-carat gold (99.9% purity) decreased by Rs 200, settling at Rs 1,57,800 per 10 grams, including all taxes. The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) reported that the morning price was Rs 1,53,106 per 10 grams. In the futures market, gold on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) dropped by Rs 330.00 or 0.22%, reaching Rs 1,52,822 per 10 grams during early trading. Notably, gold prices had previously peaked at Rs 1,80,779 per 10 grams on January 29 in the futures market.
Other market sources indicate varying trends. Goodreturns reported that 24-carat gold increased to Rs 1,55,720 per 10 grams.
Gold Prices Across Major Cities
| City | 24 Carat Gold (10g) | 22 Carat Gold (10g) | 18 Carat Gold (10g) |
| Delhi | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Mumbai | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Kolkata | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Chennai | Rs 156660 | Rs 143600 | Rs 119800 |
| Patna | Rs 155620 | Rs 142650 | Rs 116730 |
| Lucknow | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Ayodhya | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Kanpur | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Meerut | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Gurugram | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Ghaziabad | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Noida | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Jaipur | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Ludhiana | Rs 155720 | Rs 142750 | Rs 116830 |
| Guwahati | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Indore | Rs 155620 | Rs 142650 | Rs 116730 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs 155620 | Rs 142650 | Rs 116680 |
| Appearance | Rs 155620 | Rs 142650 | Rs 116680 |
| Pune | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Nagpur | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Vadodara | Rs 155620 | Rs 142650 | Rs 116680 |
| Nashik | Rs 155600 | Rs 142630 | Rs 116710 |
| Bangalore | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Cuttack | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Kerala | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Raipur | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 155570 | Rs 142600 | Rs 116680 |
Global Market Trends
On the international front, spot gold prices increased to $4,809.16 per ounce, indicating stable global demand. The previous trading session also recorded a rise of $18.36 or 0.38%. Globally, gold futures have shown resilience, with prices in New York rising by 0.77% to $4,828.17 per ounce, driven by renewed buying interest.
Insights from Analysts
As reported by a news source, Saumil Gandhi, a Senior Analyst (Commodity) at HDFC Securities, noted that gold traded within a narrow range on Thursday, reflecting mixed signals from the market. The ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have bolstered safe-haven demand for the dollar, posing a challenge for gold prices. He mentioned that the strengthening dollar and rising US bond yields have further limited gains for the precious metal. However, expectations of renewed diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran have improved overall market sentiment. Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, indicated that spot gold remained around $4,811 per ounce amid hopes for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts also pointed out that potential extensions of ceasefire negotiations among geopolitical rivals have kept crude oil prices stable, alleviating inflation concerns and preventing significant declines in gold prices.