Platinum Price Today [18 February, 2026]: MCX Platinum Falls to ₹58,863/10g; Check City-Wise Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata & More

Platinum Price Today, 18 February 2026: Platinum remains rock-steady at ₹5,863 per gram across India, as of today, 18 Feb, 2026, remaining flat from yesterday and correcting 4% from its high of ₹6,111 while January’s 7.98% run-up to its peak of ₹8,500 gives way to February’s -1.79% loss, its 26% decade-long lead over gold attracts savvy investors in jewelry and automobiles.

Platinum Price Today (18 February, 2026)

Platinum trades flat at ₹5,863/g nationwide with 10g at ₹58,630 unchanged from yesterday, bucking gold/silver corrections.

Platinum Rate Today: From Record Highs to Correction

• Current: ₹5,863/g (0% vs yesterday).
• Weekly: -₹125/g from Feb 11's ₹6,224/g (2% dip), profit-taking post-January peaks.
• 10-day: Down ₹248/g from Feb 9 high ₹6,111/g (4% correction).
• Feb so far: -1.79% from ₹6,097/g on Feb 1, after touching ₹6,614/g peak.

Platinum Price Today: MCX Gold & Silver Prices in India

MCX platinum steady at ₹58,630/10g, while gold dips to ₹74,500/10g (-₹1,800) and silver ₹2,60,000/kg (-₹8,000). Platinum's resilience ties to supply crunches in auto catalysts.

Platinum Prices in Mumbai

• 1g: ₹5,863 (flat)
• 10g: ₹58,630
• 100g: ₹5,86,300
• Note: Jewelry hub sees steady wedding demand.

Platinum Rate Today in Delhi

• 1g: ₹5,863
• 10g: ₹58,630
• 100g: ₹5,86,300
• Appeal: Rising in premium rings over gold.

Platinum Prices in Kolkata

• 1g: ₹5,863
• 10g: ₹58,630
• 100g: ₹5,86,300
• Trend: Eastern buyers eye durability.

Platinum Rate in Bengaluru

• 1g: ₹5,863
• 10g: ₹58,630
• 100g: ₹5,86,300
• Tech auto links boost interest.

Platinum Prices in Chennai

• 1g: ₹5,863
• 10g: ₹58,630
• 100g: ₹5,86,300
• Strong: Temple jewelry potential.

Platinum price city-wise

City	1g (₹)	10g (₹)	100g (₹)
Mumbai	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Delhi	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Kolkata	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Bengaluru	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Chennai	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Hyderabad	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Kerala	5,863	58,630	5,86,300
Pune	5,863	58,630	5,86,300

Platinum Rate in India for Last 10 Days

Date	1g (₹)	10g (₹)	100g (₹)
Feb 17	5,988	59,880	5,98,800
Feb 16	5,988	59,880	5,98,800
Feb 15	6,006	60,060	6,00,600
Feb 14	6,006	60,060	6,00,600
Feb 13	5,914	59,140	5,91,400
Feb 12	6,173	61,730	6,17,300
Feb 11	6,224	62,240	6,22,400
Feb 10	6,078	60,780	6,07,800
Feb 09	6,091	60,910	6,09,100
Feb 08	6,111	61,110	6,11,100

Platinum Price Movement in January 2026

Metric	Platinum Rates (1g)
1 Jan Rate	₹5,975
31 Jan Rate	₹6,452
Highest (Jan 26)	₹8,500
Lowest (Jan 1)	₹5,975
Overall Performance	Rising
% Change	+7.98%

Platinum beats gold with 26% returns in a decade

From 2016-2026, platinum posted 26% cumulative gains vs gold's 18%, fueled by EV/autocatalyst rebound and supply deficits from South Africa mines.

Is a silver crash Coming?

Silver faces deeper risks than platinum overbought at RSI 75, down 25% in Feb. Platinum's flatline suggests resilience and silver could test ₹2,40,000/kg if recession bites.

Why Platinum price rate hike every day?

Earlier surges rode auto demand revival, hydrogen fuel bets and January’s 8% climb and today's pause reflects global spot consolidation at $2,000/oz amid steady supply.

FAQ’s

Is platinum 950 better than 22K gold?

Yes for durability of 950 (95% pure) resists scratches better than 22K (91.6%) gold, ideal for rings and though costlier.

Is platinum costlier than gold?

Today, ₹5,863/g vs gold's ₹15,435/g (24K) and flips in bull markets due to industrial rarity.

What are the top 3 rarest metals?

Rhodium, iridium, osmium-rhodium tops at 1% Earth's crust abundance, vital for emissions control.

What is the cost of 1g of rhodium?

Around ₹1,50,000/g globally, 25x platinum, due to South African mine shortages.

Which country is rich in rhodium?

South Africa dominates with 80% world output and Russia adds 12% via Norilsk deposits.