Big Crash in Gold Rate Today in India; Silver Price Down on 30 Dec Ahead of New Year: Book Profit or Hold?

Gold prices in India witnessed a sharp correction just ahead of the New Year 2026, with rates falling steeply over the last two trading sessions. On December 30, 2025, the price of 24 Karat gold slipped to Rs 13,620 per gram, registering a decline of Rs 305, while 22 Karat gold fell to Rs 12,485 per gram, down by Rs 280 compared to the previous day.

Gold Rate in India Today: Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices on 30 December 2025 Ahead of New Year 2026

24 Karat Gold Rate Today

For 24 Karat gold, which is considered the purest form of the metal, the price today stands at Rs 13,620 per gram, down by Rs 305 from yesterday's level of Rs 13,925. For those buying in slightly higher quantities, 8 grams of 24 Karat gold now costs Rs 1,08,960, reflecting a sharp fall of Rs 2,440.

A 10 gram purchase of 24K on 30 December 2025 is priced at Rs 1,36,200, lower by Rs 3,050, while bulk buyers looking at 100 grams will pay Rs 13,62,000, a significant drop of Rs 30,500 in just one day.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today

The price of 22k gold per gram today is Rs 12,485, down by Rs 280 from yesterday's Rs 12,765. An 8 gram quantity now costs Rs 99,880, falling by Rs 2,240, while 10 grams is priced at Rs 1,24,850, down by Rs 2,800. On a larger scale, 100 grams of 22 Karat gold is available at Rs 12,48,500 on Tuesday, reflecting a sharp correction of Rs 28,000 compared to the previous session.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today

Prices of 18 Karat gold rate per gram today is Rs 10,193, lower by Rs 251 from yesterday. For 8 grams of 18 Karat on 30 December, buyers now pay Rs 81,544, down by Rs 2,008, while 10 grams costs Rs 1,01,930, a fall of Rs 2,510. Bulk buyers purchasing 100 grams of 18 Karat gold will pay Rs 10,19,300, which is Rs 25,100 cheaper than yesterday.

Silver Rate Today in India: Check Latest Silver Prices Per Kg and Gms on December 30, 2025

Silver prices in India have witnessed a sharp decline, offering relief to industrial users as well as retail buyers. On a per-gram basis, silver is priced at Rs 240 today, down sharply by Rs 18 from yesterday's rate of Rs 258.

For slightly larger purchases, 8 grams of silver on Tuesday costs Rs 1,920, reflecting a decline of Rs 144 compared to the previous day. A 10 gram quantity is available at Rs 2,400, which is Rs 180 cheaper than yesterday's price of Rs 2,580.

100 grams of silver is currently priced at Rs 24,000, down by Rs 1,800 from Rs 25,800. Meanwhile, 1 kilogram of silver now costs Rs 2,40,000, marking a significant fall of Rs 18,000 compared to yesterday's level of Rs 2,58,000.

Gold and Silver Prices in Correction: What Should Investors Do Now? Should Investors Book Profits or Hold?

"A correction in precious metals would not necessarily be a bad thing after such a sustained and strong performance. A pullback driven by temporary optimism around growth or rates could make both metals more attractive and create opportunities for investors by resetting valuations. If underlying concerns such as debt sustainability, currency credibility, or geopolitical risk remain then the overall picture does not change and any pullback offers good opportunities for investors to enter," said Ross Maxwell, Global Strategy Operations Lead, VT Markets.

" I still believe Gold is more appropriate as a core allocation to help provide portfolio stability, while silver remains an option for higher-risk, higher-reward asset, rather than a primary allocation," added the expert.

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