# Gold prices fall across India on September 24

2026-09-24T07:46:36+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Gold and silver prices declined in India on September 24, with MCX Gold October futures at Rs 1,51,071 per 10 grams and MCX Silver December contracts at Rs 2,34,650 per kg, Livemint reports. The Hindu Business Line reports that 22-carat gold was priced at Rs 14,075 per gram, down Rs 139, and 24-carat gold at Rs 14,747 per gram in Mumbai. Retail rates varied across cities: Chennai saw 24-carat gold at Rs 14,700 per gram, while Kolkata reported Rs 14,852 per gram. Livemint attributes the dip to fresh US-Iran talks, noting the first indirect discussions since July. Both outlets list city-wise rates for 22K and 24K gold, with most metros showing a drop of Rs 135-147 per gram from the previous day. Silver 999 fine was quoted at Rs 2,34,340 per kg in Mumbai by the Indian Bullion Association. The declines follow a strong bull run in gold prices over the past year.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same price data with neutral, fact-based framing. Livemint provides a market context by linking the dip to US-Iran talks and MCX futures, while The Hindu Business Line sticks to retail rates and day-on-day changes without broader causes. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, no outlet adds editorial slant. The key figure to watch is the MCX Gold October futures settlement, which will signal whether the decline continues.

## Coverage

- livemint.com (neutral report) <https://www.livemint.com/money/gold-and-silver-price-today-sept-24-check-retail-rates-of-24k-22k-gold-and-999-silver-in-mumbai-delhi-other-cities-11790218419546.html>
  Straight price reporting with market context and cause.
- thehindubusinessline.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/gold-rate-today/gold-price-today-in-coimbatore-nagpur-visakhapatnam-surat-jaipur-lucknow-chandigarh-gold-rates-other-cities-september-24-2026/article71503313.ece>
  Metro city rates with day-on-day changes, no market context.
- thehindubusinessline.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/gold-rate-today/gold-price-today-in-delhi-mumbai-kolkata-chennai-bengaluru-hyderabad-pune-gold-rates-metro-cities-september-24-2026/article71503312.ece>
  Metro city rates with day-on-day changes, no market context.

Tags: Abbas Araqchi, Iran, MCX, silver, US Gold, US-Iran relations
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