Gold and silver prices showed divergent trends in India’s bullion and commodity markets on April 15, 2026, with gold recording a marginal decline while silver registered a sharp rise.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices traded lower in early deals. Gold contracts for June 5 delivery had settled at ₹1,54,817 per 10 grams in the previous session and opened at ₹1,54,757. During early trade, the contract declined by up to ₹413 to a low of ₹1,54,404 and touched a high of ₹1,54,855. In the morning session, gold was trading around ₹1,54,750, down approximately ₹67.
Silver prices, however, recorded a b increase on the MCX. Silver contracts for May 5 delivery had settled at ₹2,52,750 per kilogram and opened higher at ₹2,54,343. During the session, silver rose to a high of ₹2,55,617, marking a gain of about ₹2,800. In the morning session, silver was trading at ₹2,53,729, up approximately ₹979.
In the domestic bullion market, both gold and silver prices moved higher. The price of 24-carat gold was quoted at ₹1,55,350 per 10 grams, up ₹1,420. The price of 22-carat gold increased by approximately ₹1,300, while 18-carat gold rose by ₹1,060. Silver prices in the physical market surged to ₹2,70,000 per kilogram, registering an increase of about ₹15,000.
The bullion market remained closed on April 14 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti. In the previous trading session on April 13, both gold and silver had declined. Gold prices were around ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams, while silver had slipped to approximately ₹2.45 lakh per kilogram. The decline was attributed to weakness in global markets and geopolitical uncertainty. Price fluctuations in global markets have continued, with volatility persisting amid uncertainty linked to tensions between the United States and Iran.
