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Gold rate correction: 21% dn from record high: Is Samvat 2083 right time to buy?What investors should know before buying

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In short

Domestic gold has dropped to roughly ₹1,42,364 per 10 grams, while silver recorded a dramatic slide to nearly ₹1.70 lakh per kg. Meanwhile, global bullion remains pressured by monetary tightening expectations alongside crude oil trading above $100 per barrel. Central bank accumulations grew 42% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, sustaining institutional interest despite currency pressure from a rupee trading near 94.73 against the US dollar. Analysts believe a pause in rising real Treasury yields could spark the next upward move if economic growth falters.

Key points

  • Global bullion values remain constrained by expectations of tighter US Federal Reserve po…: Global bullion values remain constrained by expectations of tighter US Federal Reserve policy and oil prices exceeding $100.
  • Analysts identify critical domestic support between ₹1,37,468 and ₹1,36,600, with initial…: Analysts identify critical domestic support between ₹1,37,468 and ₹1,36,600, with initial resistance positioned at ₹1,46,232.
  • Future price recoveries will largely depend on shifting US real Treasury yields, geopolit…: Future price recoveries will largely depend on shifting US real Treasury yields, geopolitical developments, and upcoming midterm election dynamics.

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Gold's spectacular rally has given way to a sharp correction, leaving investors at a crucial crossroads as Samvat 2083 begins. Domestic gold prices have fallen nearly 21% from their record high of ₹1,80,779 per 10 grams to around ₹1,42,364, wiping out a significant portion of the gains that had fuelled the precious metal's record-breaking run. The latest selloff has been driven by weaker spot demand, with gold futures on the MCX declining 1.51% on Friday, 6 November, to ₹1,41,917 per 10 grams.

Yet, the correction comes against a backdrop of strong long-term returns and a historically favourable pre-Diwali trend. Motilal Oswal's analysis highlights how domestic gold prices have climbed from around ₹30,000 in 2016 to nearly ₹1.50 lakh in 2026. With prices cooling after an extraordinary rally, the key question for investors is whether the decline offers an attractive entry point or signals further downside. Should investors buy the dip, stagger their purchases or wait for greater clarity?

The chart highlights a sharp correction in both gold and silver prices on the MCX in recent months after a strong rally…

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