Today, May 18, retail gold prices (gold rates) in India opened flat as the market consolidated after a sharp two-day sell-off. According to GoodReturns, 24-karat gold stands at INR 1,56,920 per 10 grams and 22-karat at INR 1,43,840 per 10 grams. The stabilisation follows global pressures, including strong U.S. inflation data and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia.