Gold and Silver Prices See Slight Decline Amid Market Fluctuations
Gold and silver prices in India fall slightly at the start of Monday, February 16, 2026. Market forces in the world mix with local moods. Here, 24-carat gold loses ₹10. Ten grams now cost ₹1,57,740. In the same way, 22-carat gold loses ₹10. Ten grams come to ₹1,44,590. Silver falls by ₹100. One kilogram costs ₹2,74,900. ### Regional Price Variations
City prices show small shifts. Mumbai and Kolkata set 24-carat gold at ₹1,57,740 for ten grams. Chennai sets a higher price at ₹1,58,830. Delhi marks a rate close to Mumbai and Kolkata with ₹1,57,890. For 22-carat gold, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad agree at ₹1,44,590. Chennai lists ₹1,45,590 and Delhi shows ₹1,44,740 instead. Silver stays firm. In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, one kilogram is ₹2,79,900. ### Global Market Influence
International markets push a small drop. U.S. gold prices slip as the dollar grows strong. U.S. inflation data fall short of forecasts. Spot gold goes down by 0.4% to $5,020.10 per ounce after it gained 2.5% the day before. U.S. gold futures for April lower by 0.1% to $5,039.50 per ounce. Silver falls by 0.6% to $76.92 per ounce after a 3% gain on Friday. In the metals group, platinum drops 0.4% and palladium gains 0.4%.
Investor Sentiment and Market Outlook
Many Indian buyers hold gold in uncertain times. Young buyers favour small amounts, fewer than 5 grams. They choose gold bullion over mutual funds and stocks. Price shifts come as key economic numbers arrive. U.S. inflation figures and other data may affect gold in the coming weeks. Currency strength, inflation trends, and central bank moves mix here.
Broader Impacts and Related Developments
The metals market shows hints of shifts. Jewelry, electronics, and finance feel these moves. Recent reports note a small fall in gem and jewelry exports. Global and local concerns mix with these changes. Monitoring price data and economic signs helps market players steer their plans.
This report shows updated price data from India and the world as of February 16, 2026, based on data from GoodReturns, Business Standard, and Reuters.
