Gold Rate Today: Gold prices in India saw a decline on Friday, February 13, 2026, retreating from their recent record highs. After touching unprecedented levels in late January, the yellow metal is now trading lower across domestic and global markets, reflecting shifting investor sentiment and global economic cues. According to the data from Goodreturns, gold prices in India stood at Rs 15,839 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 14,519 per gram for 22 carat gold, and Rs 11,879 per gram for 18 carat gold.
Meanwhile, futures prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) slipped sharply by Rs 6,455 to Rs 1,52,300 per 10 grams. This comes after gold scaled an all-time high of Rs 1,80,779 per 10 grams on January 29.
As per the Indian Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), gold prices eased to Rs 1,55,650 per 10 grams on Friday morning. Meanwhile, 22 carat gold stood at Rs 142575 per 10 grams and 18 carat gold stood at Rs 116738 per 10 grams.
Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst Commodities at HDFC Securities, said gold traded in a range with a slight decline on Thursday as the market tempered expectations of an aggressive rate cut following better-than-expected data from the US labor market. The US non-farm payroll report for January showed the economy added 1.3 lakh jobs, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 per cent, indicating continued strength in the labor market. He further said the strong labor data has reduced expectations of an immediate rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, putting pressure on precious metals. Gandhi said, however, that a major policy shift towards a rate cut remains.
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