Gold Rate Today Takes a Breather After Rally in Akshaya Tritiya 2026, Silver Prices Flat in Delhi on 20 April

Domestic gold rates started the new week on a softer note, witnessing a fresh decline on April 20, 2026, just after the festive buying rush of Akshaya Tritiya. The yellow metal gave back part of last week's gains, with 24 Karat (24K) gold falling to around Rs 15,529 per gram, down Rs 49, while 22 Karat (22K) gold slipped to Rs 14,235 per gram, losing Rs 45.

Meanwhile, silver rate held firm at Rs 275 per gram and Rs 2,75,000 per kilogram in Delhi.

Why Dip in Gold & Silver Prices Today?

The dip in domestic gold prices comes amid global cues, where a firmer US dollar weighed on bullion demand. At the same time, fresh concerns emerged after reports that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, pushing crude oil prices higher and reviving inflation worries.

Gold Rate Today: Check Latest 24K, 22K & 18K Prices on 20 April 2026

In the national capital, gold prices across purity levels recorded a decline in the latest session.

24 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

For 24 Karat gold, the rate stood at Rs 15,544 per gram, down Rs 49 compared to the previous day. On a broader scale, 8 grams of 24K gold were priced at Rs 1,24,352, marking a fall of Rs 392. The price for 10 grams slipped to Rs 1,55,440, down Rs 490. For bulk buyers, 100 grams of 24K gold declined to Rs 15,54,400, reflecting a drop of Rs 4,900.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

Similarly, 22 Karat gold also saw a downward move. The price per gram was recorded at Rs 14,250, lower by Rs 45. For 8 grams, the rate came in at Rs 1,14,000, down Rs 360, while 10 grams were priced at Rs 1,42,500, reflecting a decline of Rs 450. On a larger scale, 100 grams of 22K gold dropped to Rs 14,25,000, registering a fall of Rs 4,500.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today in Delhi

In the 18 Karat segment, prices followed the same trend. Gold was priced at Rs 11,662 per gram, down Rs 37 from the previous session. The rate for 8 grams stood at Rs 93,296, while 10 grams were priced at Rs 1,16,620, showing a decline of Rs 370. For bulk purchases, 100 grams of 18K gold eased to Rs 11,66,200, down Rs 3,700.

Silver Rate Today; Check Latest Silver Prices Per Kg and Gram on April 20, 2026

Silver prices, however, remained steady for the second consecutive session in Delhi, indicating a pause after recent volatility. The rate was recorded at Rs 275 per gram, unchanged from the previous day.

For larger quantities, 8 grams of silver were priced at Rs 2,200, while 10 grams stood at Rs 2,750, both holding steady. On a broader scale, 100 grams of silver were priced at Rs 27,500. Meanwhile, 1 kilogram of silver continued to trade at Rs 2,75,000, showing no change and reflecting stable demand conditions in the market.

As per Ilya Spivak of Tastylive, gold came under pressure as optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire, which had buoyed markets last week, began to fade.....this has brought back the familiar "war trade" pattern seen since the conflict began, where rising crude prices feed into inflation expectations, pushing up both bond yields and the dollar.

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