# Gold prices slip on profit booking, 24K at Rs 1.53 lakh 2026-08-14T03:35:50+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Gold and silver prices fell in early trade on August 14 as investors booked profits after a recent rally, Mathrubhumi reports. MCX gold October futures dropped 0.69% to Rs 1,52,406 per 10 grams, while COMEX gold slipped 1.01% to $4,375.60 per ounce. Domestic 24K gold across major cities averaged around Rs 1,53,590 per 10 grams, with Chennai recording the highest at Rs 1,55,140, according to NDTV Profit. Silver was priced near Rs 2.60 lakh per kg in most cities. Analysts say the Rs 1,52,000-1,52,500 zone is key support for domestic gold futures, with resistance at Rs 1,55,500-1,56,000. Investors are watching US rate expectations and the dollar for the next move. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: commodity prices, gold rates, Indian markets, investment, precious metals Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gold-hits-rs-153600-per-10-gm-up-53-in-a-year/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gold-hits-rs-153600-per-10-gm-up-53-in-a-year/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.