Again Drop in Gold, Silver Rate Today Ahead of Fed Policy Decision: Check Latest 22K, 24K, 18K Prices in Delhi

Gold rates in Delhi slipped again on Wednesday, marking the third trading day of the week, after rising in the previous session as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement. The price of 24 Karat (24K) gold declined to Rs 15,790 per gram on March 18, 2026, down Rs 33 from the previous day, while 22 Karat gold eased to Rs 14,475 per gram, falling Rs 30.

With the Fed widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, market participants are closely watching the central bank's guidance on rising energy costs and signs of a cooling labour market, which could influence inflation expectations and the outlook for bullion prices globally.

Gold Rate Today: Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices on 18 March 2026 Ahead of Fed Policy Announcement

24 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

On Wednesday, the rate of 24 Karat gold in Delhi stood at Rs 15,790 per gram, down by Rs 33 from Tuesday's price of Rs 15,823 per gram. 8 grams of 24K gold were priced at Rs 1,26,320, while 10 grams cost Rs 1,57,900. The price for 100 grams was recorded at Rs 15,79,000, reflecting a drop of Rs 3,300 from the previous session.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

Similarly, 22 Karat gold also edged lower in the national capital on Wednesday. The price was recorded at Rs 14,475 per gram, down Rs 30 from the previous day's Rs 14,505 per gram. For bulk purchases, 8 grams were priced at Rs 1,15,800 and 10 grams at Rs 1,44,750, while 100 grams cost Rs 14,47,500 - showing a decline of Rs 3,000 compared with Tuesday's rates.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

The price of 18 Karat (18K) gold followed the same trend, slipping modestly during the mid-week session. On Wednesday, 18K gold was trading at Rs 11,846 per gram, lower by Rs 25 from the previous day. Prices for 8 grams stood at Rs 94,768, while 10 grams were valued at Rs 1,18,460. The rate for 100 grams was recorded at Rs 11,84,600, down by Rs 2,500 from Tuesday's level.

Silver Rate Today: Check Latest Silver Prices Per Kg on 18 March 2026

On Wednesday, silver prices in Delhi recorded a noticeable decline compared to the previous day. The rate of silver stood at Rs 265 per gram, down by Rs 10 from Tuesday's price of Rs 275 per gram.

8 grams of silver were priced at Rs 2,120, compared with Rs 2,200 a day earlier, marking a fall of Rs 80. The price of 10 grams slipped to Rs 2,650, down Rs 100 from the previous session.

In bulk terms, 100 grams of silver cost Rs 26,500, showing a decline of Rs 1,000 from Tuesday's Rs 27,500. Meanwhile, the price of 1 kilogram of silver dropped sharply to Rs 2,65,000, down by Rs 10,000 from the previous day's Rs 2,75,000.

"Expectations that central banks, especially the U.S. Federal Reserve, may hold interest rates steady have further boosted the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold and silver," said Kaveri More, Commodity Analyst at Choice Broking.

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