Gold Rate Today, June 17, 2026: Gold Price Slips Marginally on Wednesday as Rally Pauses for Second Straight Session

Mumbai, June 17: Gold prices in India eased slightly on Wednesday, retreating modestly from the elevated levels held through Tuesday’s session as the metal’s record-breaking rally continued to consolidate.  

The national rate for 10 grams of 24 karat gold (99.9% purity) stands at ₹1,51,360, down ₹180 from Tuesday’s ₹1,51,540. The 10-gram rate for 22 karat gold (91.6% purity) is ₹1,38,740, lower by ₹170 from Tuesday’s ₹1,38,910, while 18 karat gold (75% purity) trades at ₹1,13,520 per 10 grams, down ₹140 from Tuesday’s ₹1,13,660. 

Wednesday’s mild pullback follows two sessions of near-flat trading after Monday’s explosive ₹5,900 surge, suggesting the market is taking a modest breather rather than reversing the underlying uptrend.  

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The dollar’s recent weakness and expectations of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and the RBI continue to underpin sentiment, even as profit-booking at record levels introduces some two-way volatility. Traders will be watching the outcome of the ongoing FOMC meeting and any fresh developments on the Iran peace framework for the next directional cue, with the metal’s broader trend still tilted higher despite Wednesday’s dip. 

Across India’s major cities, Wednesday’s pricing continues to reflect the familiar regional structure seen through the week. Chennai remains the most expensive market in the country, with 10 grams of 24 karat gold priced at ₹1,53,370, 22 karat at ₹1,40,590, and 18 karat at ₹1,17,890 — a premium that persists due to the city’s strong jewellery fabrication demand and local tax structure. Delhi trades a shade above the national base at ₹1,51,510 for 24 karat per 10 grams, ₹1,38,890 for 22 karat, and ₹1,13,670 for 18 karat, while Vadodara and Ahmedabad continue to carry a slim ₹50 premium at ₹1,51,410 for 24 karat per 10 grams. 

Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala and Pune all trade uniformly at the national base rate on Wednesday — ₹1,51,360 for 24 karat, ₹1,38,740 for 22 karat, and ₹1,13,520 for 18 karat per 10 grams — continuing the pattern of price parity across these six major markets that has held through the week. All rates remain indicative; actual transaction prices at jewellers will vary based on making charges, GST at 3%, and applicable TCS, which are levied separately over and above the quoted metal rate. 

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10 gm Gold Rates Across Major Indian Cities — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 

Source

• goodreturns.in | Rates as of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Tuesday rates sourced from goodreturns.in, June 16, 2026. All rates are indicative and subject to local taxes, making charges and GST at 3%.