Hyderabad Gold Silver Rate Today, February 18, 2026: Gold Continues to Ease, Silver Also Slips

Hyderabad Gold Silver Rate Today, February 18, 2026: Gold and Silver prices in Hyderabad moved lower again on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, extending the recent correction in the bullion market.

Weak global cues and a slight slowdown in domestic demand kept pressure on the metal. After strong volatility earlier this month, rates have now cooled compared to last week, giving some relief to jewellery buyers and families planning wedding purchases.

Latest Gold Price in Hyderabad

Today's opening rates in the local market showed a decline across all purities:

• 24 Carat Gold: ₹15,419 per gram
• 22 Carat Gold: ₹14,134 per gram
• 18 Carat Gold: ₹11,564 per gram

The fall has increased customer enquiries at jewellery stores as many buyers are waiting for further dips before making bulk purchases.

Silver Price Today in Hyderabad

Silver also recorded a noticeable drop in the morning session:

• Silver: ₹2,64,900 per kilogram
• Silver: ₹264.90 per gram

Lower silver prices are expected to support purchases of utensils, coins and gifting items during ceremonies and functions.

10-Day Market Trend

The second week of February remained highly volatile for precious metals.

• February 11: Gold reached a recent peak near ₹16,100 per gram (24K level equivalent)
• February 14: Slight festive demand caused a short-term rise
• February 16-18: Continuous correction led to a fall of around ₹260-₹300 per gram

Market analysts say profit booking after the rally and weaker international demand triggered the current downward move.

MCX Gold Futures Update

In futures trade, the April 2026 gold contract on MCX was trading around ₹1,53,700 per 10 grams in morning trade, down roughly 0.6-0.7 percent from the previous close. The day's range remained close to ₹1,53,500 to ₹1,53,950, indicating cautious trading sentiment.

Why Prices Are Falling

Experts attribute the decline mainly to:

• A stronger US dollar
• Cooling global bullion demand
• Investors booking profits after highs
• Reduced local buying at elevated levels

Should You Buy Now?

Jewellers believe the present correction could benefit wedding shoppers, but buyers should proceed carefully.

Keep in mind:

• Making charges and GST are not included in bullion rates
• Final jewellery price differs across stores
• Always confirm the live rate before purchasing

If the global trend remains soft, the market may stay range-bound in the short term, allowing gradual buying opportunities rather than one-time investment.