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New Delhi, Bureau. Despite the ongoing fierce war between Iran and Israel in Western Asia (Middle East), the trend of gold and silver prices in the Indian bullion market remains weak. Precious metals are under pressure due to the strengthening of the US dollar and rising treasury yields. Today in Delhi market, 24 carat gold has become cheaper by ₹ 10 and 22 carat gold by ₹ 10 per ten grams. Talking about the last two days, the price of 24 carat gold has weakened by a total of ₹ 1970. Gold becomes cheaper: Heavy fall in two days. Gold prices have fallen for the second consecutive day in big cities of the country including the capital Delhi. There is a demand for gold as a safe investment, but the strength in the dollar index and high interest rates have dimmed its shine a bit at the moment. 24 carat (pure gold): Fall of ₹ 1970 per 10 grams in two days. 22 carat (jewellery gold): Weakness of ₹ 1810 per 10 grams in two days. Citywise Gold Rate (10 March 2026): Price in your city Here in the major cities of the country Latest prices of 18, 22 and 24 carat gold are given:City24 carat (10 grams)22 carat (10 grams)18 carat (10 Village) Delhi₹1,61,820₹1,48,340₹1,21,400Lucknow₹1,61,820₹1,48,340₹1,21,400Mumbai₹1,61,670₹1,48,190₹1,21,250Jaipur₹1,61,820₹1 Silver The shine also faded: Big fall of ₹ 5,100. Along with gold, there is relief news for the buyers of silver as well. After remaining stable for four days, silver prices have fallen sharply by ₹ 5,100 per kg in the last two days. Today’s price in Delhi: ₹ 2,79,900 per kg (decreased by ₹ 100 today). Most expensive silver: Silver is still the costliest in Chennai, where the price remains at ₹ 2,89,900 per kg. Mumbai/Kolkata: Here silver is at ₹ 2,79,900, the same as in Delhi. Why are prices falling amid war? Generally, gold prices rise during times of war, but this time some different reasons are dominating: Strong US dollar: Due to the strengthening of the dollar, gold becomes expensive in the international market, due to which demand decreases and prices fall. High interest rates: Due to high interest rates globally, investors are turning towards interest bearing options like bonds. Profit booking: After the prices reached record levels, big Investors have started booking their profits, which has increased selling pressure.