Gold prices remained largely unchanged on Monday, August 18, 2025, as investors tracked geopolitical tensions and global market cues.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold’s October futures contracts opened at ₹99,960 per 10 grams, marginally higher than the previous close of ₹99,838 per 10 grams.
🪙 Gold Prices in Major Indian Cities (per 10 grams)
| City | 24K Gold Price | 22K Gold Price |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹1,01,330 | ₹92,900 |
| Mumbai | ₹1,01,180 | ₹92,750 |
| Chennai | ₹1,01,180 | ₹92,750 |
| Kolkata | ₹1,01,180 | ₹92,750 |
| Bengaluru | ₹1,01,180 | ₹92,750 |
| Jaipur | ₹1,01,330 | ₹92,900 |
| Lucknow | ₹1,01,330 | ₹92,900 |
| Hyderabad | ₹1,01,180 | ₹92,750 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1,01,230 | ₹92,800 |
(Source: Good Returns, August 18, 2025)
📊 Market Insight
According to Religare Broking, gold prices gained support from safe-haven demand amid escalating global risks. The brokerage noted:
“Gold prices were up as growing geopolitical risks reignited investor demand for safe-haven assets. The surge came amid heightened military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and rising trade tensions between the United States and China.”
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