Huge Crash in Gold Rate in India By Rs 1.43 Lakh in Just 7 Days; Will Gold Price Today Fall Further on 23 Mar? Gold prices in India experienced a significant decline over the past week, with domestic retail rates dropping sharply despite a mild recovery in the latest MCX session. Between March 16 and March 22, 2026, 24 Karat (24K) gold fell by Rs 1,435 per gram, decreasing from Rs 15,742 to Rs 14,597. On a 100-gram basis, this translates to a loss of Rs 1,43,500. Similarly, 22K gold dropped by Rs 1,050 per gram, from Rs 14,430 to Rs 13,380, marking a decline of Rs 1,31,500 per 100 grams. The daily movement also showed weakness, with 24K gold falling by Rs 294 per gram and 22K by Rs 275 per gram. As of the latest retail rates, 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,597 per gram, Rs 1,45,970 per 10 grams, and Rs 14,59,700 per 100 grams. 22K gold stands at Rs 13,380 per gram, Rs 1,33,800 per 10 grams, and Rs 13,38,000 per 100 grams. 18K gold also saw a decline, with rates at Rs 10,948 per gram, Rs 1,09,480 per 10 grams, and Rs 10,94,800 per 100 grams. The decline in domestic gold prices mirrors a broader global trend, with gold tumbling 2 per cent to $4,570 an ounce on Friday, marking its largest weekly fall since 1983. However, the Indian futures market showed some resilience. MCX Gold for the April 2, 2026 expiry opened at Rs 1,48,302 and fell to an intraday low of Rs 1,43,385 before recovering. It later touched a high of Rs 1,48,457, with the last traded price at Rs 1,44,825. The contract settled at Rs 1,44,492, up Rs 333 or 0.23 per cent from the previous close. Experts attribute the decline to rising tensions in the Middle East, which have pushed energy prices higher and raised concerns about prolonged inflation.#gold #india #mcx #fed #indusind_securities
