Gold Price Today, 18 August 2026: In India, gold rates were still high on 18 August 2026, with the price of 24K gold being ₹15,589 per gram, whereas the price of 22K gold was ₹14,290 and that of 18K gold was ₹11,692. This was a small increase but then again, the overall trend remains strong while in the last 10 trading days, the price of 24K gold has increased from ₹15,235 per gram on 9 August to ₹15,589 on the present date with an increase of 2.32%. However, for customers, this is just the beginning of things. The jewelry bill will have additional charges as well.
LIVE Gold Price Today | Domestic Gold Prices (India) – 18 August 2026
- 24K gold: ₹15,589 per gram, up ₹23.
- 22K gold: ₹14,290 per gram, up ₹20.
- 18K gold: ₹11,692 per gram, up ₹16.
- 24K gold, 10 grams: ₹1,55,890.
- 22K gold, 10 grams: ₹1,42,900.
- 18K gold, 10 grams: ₹1,16,920.
- Rates exclude jewellery making charges and applicable taxes.
18K Gold Price Trend In Delhi Today
| Quantity | 18K Gold |
| 1 gram | ₹11,707 |
| 8 grams | ₹93,656 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,17,070 |
| 100 grams | ₹11,70,700 |
Delhi rates can differ slightly from the broader India quote because of local market conditions and jeweller margins.
22K Gold Price Trend In Delhi Today
| Quantity | 22K Gold |
| 1 gram | ₹14,305 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,14,440 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,43,050 |
| 100 grams | ₹14,30,500 |
The supplied Delhi datasets show another quoted benchmark of ₹14,370 per gram. This highlights why buyers should confirm the final jeweller quotation rather than relying on one published rate.
24K Gold Price Trend In Delhi Today
| Quantity | 24K Gold |
| 1 gram | ₹15,604 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,24,832 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,56,040 |
| 100 grams | ₹15,60,400 |
The wider India benchmark is ₹15,589 per gram, leaving only a small difference from the Delhi indication.
Mumbai Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,692 per gram
Chennai Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹12,070 per gram
Bangalore Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,692 per gram
Hyderabad Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,692 per gram
Kolkata Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,692 per gram
Kerala Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,692 per gram
Pune Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,589 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,290 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,692 per gram
Ahmedabad Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,594 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,295 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,697 per gram
Vadodara Gold Rate Today
- 24K: ₹15,594 per gram
- 22K: ₹14,295 per gram
- 18K: ₹11,697 per gram
Jaipur Gold Rate Today
- Indicative 24K rate: ₹15,093 per gram in the supplied city-state dataset.
- Indicative 22K rate: ₹14,374 per gram.
- The dataset illustrates the variation between published retail benchmarks.
Lucknow Gold Rate Today
- Indicative 24K: ₹15,089 per gram
- Indicative 22K: ₹14,370 per gram
- 10 grams of 24K is indicated at about ₹1,50,890 in the supplied city data.
International Gold Rates Today
- Spot gold: $4,391.77 per ounce, down 0.5% in the cited market update.
- December US gold futures: $4,447.30 per ounce, down 0.6%.
- Silver: $66.40 per ounce, up 0.9%.
- Platinum: $1,772.75 per ounce, up 0.2%.
- Palladium: $1,330.05 per ounce, down 0.3%.
The international picture remains mixed, with precious metals responding to interest-rate expectations, the dollar, inflation concerns and geopolitical developments.
Gold Price Today in Major Cities: 24K, 22K & 18K
| City | 24K | 22K | 18K |
| Mumbai | ₹15,589 | ₹14,290 | ₹11,692 |
| Delhi | ₹15,604 | ₹14,305 | ₹11,707 |
| Chennai | ₹15,589 | ₹14,290 | ₹12,070 |
| Kolkata | ₹15,589 | ₹14,290 | ₹11,692 |
| Bangalore | ₹15,589 | ₹14,290 | ₹11,692 |
| Hyderabad | ₹15,589 | ₹14,290 | ₹11,692 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹15,594 | ₹14,295 | ₹11,697 |
| Vadodara | ₹15,594 | ₹14,295 | ₹11,697 |
Gold Price Today in Major States: 24K, 22K & 18K
| State | 24K | 22K |
| Maharashtra | ₹15,057 | ₹14,340 |
| Gujarat | ₹15,093 | ₹14,374 |
| Rajasthan | ₹15,093 | ₹14,374 |
| Karnataka | ₹15,120 | ₹14,400 |
| Kerala | ₹14,931 | ₹14,220 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹15,089 | ₹14,370 |
| West Bengal | ₹15,141 | ₹14,420 |
| Telangana | ₹15,005 | ₹14,290 |
These figures come from the supplied city/state dataset and use a different benchmark from the national per-gram quotation.
Gold Price Today in Major Countries: 24K, 22K, 18K
| Country | 24K | 22K | 18K |
| Bahrain | BHD 54.20 | BHD 50.60 | BHD 41.40 |
| Kuwait | KWD 44.12 | KWD 40.39 | KWD 33.00 |
| Malaysia | MYR 592.00 | MYR 554.00 | MYR 453.30 |
| Oman | OMR 56.55 | OMR 53.05 | OMR 43.40 |
| Qatar | QAR 532.50 | QAR 490.50 | QAR 401.30 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 547.00 | SAR 501.00 | SAR 409.90 |
| Singapore | SGD 191.30 | SGD 174.60 | SGD 142.90 |
| UAE | AED 530.75 | AED 491.50 | AED 402.10 |
| United States | USD 145.50 | USD 140.50 | USD 115.00 |
Gold Rate in India for Last 10 Days (1 kg)
The supplied historical series is quoted per gram, so the 1 kg equivalent is calculated at 1,000 times the per-gram price.
| Date | 24K, 1 kg | 22K, 1 kg |
| Aug 18 | ₹1,55,89,000 | ₹1,42,90,000 |
| Aug 17 | ₹1,55,66,000 | ₹1,42,70,000 |
| Aug 16 | ₹1,55,13,000 | ₹1,42,20,000 |
| Aug 15 | ₹1,55,13,000 | ₹1,42,20,000 |
| Aug 14 | ₹1,54,42,000 | ₹1,41,55,000 |
| Aug 13 | ₹1,53,60,000 | ₹1,40,80,000 |
| Aug 12 | ₹1,54,86,000 | ₹1,41,95,000 |
| Aug 11 | ₹1,53,82,000 | ₹1,41,00,000 |
| Aug 10 | ₹1,51,97,000 | ₹1,39,30,000 |
| Aug 9 | ₹1,52,35,000 | ₹1,39,65,000 |
The 24K rate gained ₹354 per gram or roughly 2.32%, across this 10-day period.
MCX Performance
- The provided data fails to give any validated quotation of MCX gold contract on 18 August.
- International spot gold fell by 0.5% and closed at $4,391.77 per ounce.
- US December gold futures fell 0.6% to close at $4,447.30 per ounce.
- Any MCX assessment should thus take into consideration the live quotation from the exchange and not an estimated one.
- The main domestic factors continue to be international gold prices, rupee dollar rates and demand in India.
Gold & Silver Price Today: Why Gold and Silver Are Falling?
The big story about gold was its weakness despite an overall increase in demand for precious metals while increased oil prices and worries about how the tensions in the Middle East may continue have increased inflation expectations. This is something that can cause US Treasury bond yields to rise, putting pressure on non-interest-bearing assets like gold meanwhile, silver appears to be holding up better.
Silver is now quoted in the supplied market update as costing $66.40 per ounce, which is a gain of 0.9% due to a weaker dollar and changed expectations on interest rates in the United States. This should be seen as proof that gold does not move based on just one thing.
Key Considerations for Buyers
- Check the hallmark of BIS is present prior to buying jewellery.
- Find out if the cost mentioned is that of 24K, 22K or 18K gold.
- Compare the rate of metal separately from manufacturing costs.
- Note down the 3% GST and other costs.
- Get an invoice detailing the purity and quantity.
- Compare quotes from at least two or three jewellers for expensive transactions.
- Don’t make a mistake that just because the rate mentioned is low, the bill won’t be.
Should You Buy Gold Today Or Hold Back in India?
- Buyers with an urgent need to get married or buy jewelry can look at staggering their purchases instead of trying to time the bottom.
- Those looking to invest shouldn’t put all their eggs in one basket just because the price of gold is rising.
- From the 10-day data, there’s a definite up trend, where 24K gold is up by around 2.32% since August 9.
- Those who are looking to make a diversified portfolio can look at staggered purchases instead of making one big purchase.
- Short-term traders need to watch out for global yields, dollar and foreign bullion prices.
Silver Rates Today, 18 August 2026
Silver is priced at ₹250 per gram, ₹2,500 per 10 grams, ₹25,000 per 100 grams and ₹2,50,000 per kg. No change in its price from the last trading session but the monthly scenario shows that there is improvement and silver has appreciated from ₹2,35,000 per kg on 1st August to ₹2,50,000 per kg on today’s date, an appreciation of around 6.38%. The highest point for the month of August is ₹2
Indian Major Cities Silver Rates Today
| City | 10 gram | 100 gram | 1 kg |
| Chennai | ₹2,550 | ₹25,500 | ₹2,55,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Delhi | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Bangalore | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹2,550 | ₹25,500 | ₹2,55,000 |
| Kerala | ₹2,550 | ₹25,500 | ₹2,55,000 |
| Pune | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Vadodara | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
FAQ’s
What is the gold price in India today?
The supplied national benchmark is ₹15,589 per gram for 24K, ₹14,290 for 22K and ₹11,692 for 18K gold.
What is the 22K gold price today?
The national indicative price is ₹14,290 per gram, or ₹1,42,900 per 10 grams.
What is the 24K gold price today?
The national indicative rate is ₹15,589 per gram, equivalent to ₹1,55,890 per 10 grams.
Why do gold prices change every day?
International bullion prices, US interest-rate expectations, Treasury yields, the dollar, the rupee, inflation and geopolitical developments all influence gold.
Is gold a good buy today?
There is no universal answer. For long-term buyers, staggered purchases can reduce timing risk. Jewellery buyers should focus on purity, making charges, taxes and the final invoice rather than only the headline rate.
Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and exclude GST/TCS/levies. Final purchase prices include 3% GST and making charges. Please verify with local jewellers for exact pricing.
