Gold Rates Today (15-08-2026) Surges On Independence Day: Check 24K, 22K & 18K Prices Across India

Gold rates in India recorded a sharp surge on Saturday, during the celebration of Independence Day. 24-carat, 22-carat and 18-carat gold prices climbed by Rs 5,300 to Rs 7,100. This is the second day hike in yellow metal after their biggest weekly crash of Rs 12,600 in 100 grams and Rs 1,260 in 10 grams in 24-carat two days ago. That being said, gold ended the week on a positive note, the highest in two months. In majority cities, gold prices are higher.

Gold Rates In India Today

24 carat gold price zoomed by Rs 7,100 to Rs 15,51,300 per 100 grams and jumped by Rs 710 in 10 grams to Rs 1,55,130. Also, 22 carat gold price gained by Rs 14.22 lakh per 100 grams and surged by Rs 650 to Rs 1,42,200 per 10 grams. In case of 18 carat, 10 grams gold is higher by Rs 530 to Rs 1,16,350 and 100 grams gold climbed by Rs 5,300 to Rs 11,63,500.

8 grams gold edged higher by Rs 568 to Rs 1,24,104 in 24 carat, up by Rs 520 to Rs 1,13,760 in 22 carat and rose by Rs 424 to Rs 93,080 in 18 carat. In India, 1 gram gold stood at Rs 15,513 per gram for 24 carat gold (99.9% purity), Rs 14,220 per gram for 22 carat gold (91.6% purity), and Rs 11,635 per gram for 18 carat gold.

Weight	24K Gold	22K Gold	18K Gold
1 gram	₹15,513 (+₹71)	₹14,220 (+₹65)	₹11,635 (+₹53)
8 grams	₹1,24,104 (+₹568)	₹1,13,760 (+₹520)	₹93,080 (+₹424)
10 grams	₹1,55,130 (+₹710)	₹1,42,200 (+₹650)	₹1,16,350 (+₹530)
100 grams	₹15,51,300 (+₹7,100)	₹14,22,000 (+₹6,500)	₹11,63,500 (+₹5,300)

(Gold Rates In India Latest Prices)

Why Gold Rates & Silver Rates Are Up This Week?

"Gold climbed to its highest level in more than two months before encountering modest profit-taking later in the week, remaining on track for a monthly gain of more than 10%," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money. Adding, "Silver also advanced and modestly outperformed gold, narrowing the gold-silver ratio."

As per the expert, precious metals benefitted from lower Treasury yields, a weaker U.S. dollar, and improving rate expectations, while crude oil rebounded sharply from the previous week's sell-off as hopes for a near-term resolution to the U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz faded. Although oil retreated from its mid-week highs, both WTI and Brent still posted solid weekly gains.

Furthermore, the analyst said, lower bond yields, a weaker dollar, and expectations of a less restrictive Federal Reserve policy remained the primary drivers, while persistent geopolitical uncertainty continued to underpin safe-haven demand.

At the same time, elevated crude oil prices remain an important risk factor, as a sustained rise in energy costs could eventually rekindle inflation concerns and temper the pace of bullion's advance.

Gold Rates In Chennai vs Gold Rates In Hyderabad vs Gold Rates In Bangalore:

In Bangalore and Hyderabad, gold prices are similar. On Saturday, in the two cities, 10 grams gold rose by Rs 710 to Rs 1,55,130 in 24 carat, climbed by Rs 650 to Rs 1,42,200 in 22 carat and is up by Rs 530 to Rs 1,16,350 in 18 carat.

Meanwhile, in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, the price of 1 gram gold stood at Rs 15,513 in 24 carat, at Rs 14,220 in 22 carat and at Rs 11,635 in 18 carat. 1 gram surged by Rs 53 to Rs 71 on Independence Day.

Further, 100 grams gold price zoomed by Rs 5,300 to Rs 7,100 across the carats.

Weight	24K Gold	22K Gold	18K Gold
1 gram	₹15,513 (+₹71)	₹14,220 (+₹65)	₹11,635 (+₹53)
8 grams	₹1,24,104 (+₹568)	₹1,13,760 (+₹520)	₹93,080 (+₹424)
10 grams	₹1,55,130 (+₹710)	₹1,42,200 (+₹650)	₹1,16,350 (+₹530)
100 grams	₹15,51,300 (+₹7,100)	₹14,22,000 (+₹6,500)	₹11,63,500 (+₹5,300)

(Gold Rates In Hyderabad, Gold Rates In Bangalore Latest Prices)

However, in Chennai, gold prices surged by merely at Rs 2,200 in 100 grams to Rs 15,51,300 and was up by Rs 220 to Rs 1,55,130. While 24 carat and 22 carat gold in Chennai is same as the other two cities, 18 carat gold is expensive. In the Tamil Nadu's capital, 18 carat gold is higher by Rs 2,000 to Rs 12 lakh per 100 grams, up by Rs 200 to Rs 1.20 lakh, up by Rs 160 to Rs 96,000 per 8 grams and is up by Rs 20 to Rs 12,000 per 1 gram.

Chennai Gold Rates Today
Weight	24K Gold	22K Gold	18K Gold
1 gram	₹15,513 (+₹22)	₹14,220 (+₹20)	₹12,000 (+₹20)
8 grams	₹1,24,104 (+₹176)	₹1,13,760 (+₹160)	₹96,000 (+₹160)
10 grams	₹1,55,130 (+₹220)	₹1,42,200 (+₹200)	₹1,20,000 (+₹200)
100 grams	₹15,51,300 (+₹2,200)	₹14,22,000 (+₹2,000)	₹12,00,000 (+₹2,000)

Gold Rates In Delhi vs Gold Rates In Mumbai vs Gold Rates In Kolkata

Here, 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat gold rates are same in Mumbai and Kolkata, but expensive in Delhi.

So in Kolkata and Mumbai, 24 carat gold price stood at Rs 1,55,130 per 10 grams, at Rs 1,42,200 in 22 carat and at Rs 1,16,350 in 18 carat.

Weight	24K Gold	22K Gold	18K Gold
1 gram	₹15,513 (+₹71)	₹14,220 (+₹65)	₹11,635 (+₹53)
8 grams	₹1,24,104 (+₹568)	₹1,13,760 (+₹520)	₹93,080 (+₹424)
10 grams	₹1,55,130 (+₹710)	₹1,42,200 (+₹650)	₹1,16,350 (+₹530)
100 grams	₹15,51,300 (+₹7,100)	₹14,22,000 (+₹6,500)	₹11,63,500 (+₹5,300)

(Gold Rates In Kolkata, Gold Rates In Mumbai Latest Prices)

While in Delhi, gold price is also up by Rs 710 to Rs 1,55,280 per 10 grams of 24 carat. In 22 carat and 18 carat, 10 grams gold surged by Rs 650 and Rs 530 to Rs 1,42,350 and Rs 1,16,500 respectively.

Gram	24K	22K	18K
1	₹15,528 (+71)	₹14,235 (+65)	₹11,650 (+53)
8	₹1,24,224 (+568)	₹1,13,880 (+520)	₹93,200 (+424)
10	₹1,55,280 (+710)	₹1,42,350 (+650)	₹1,16,500 (+530)
100	₹15,52,800 (+7,100)	₹14,23,500 (+6,500)	₹11,65,000 (+5,300)

(Gold Rates In Delhi Latest Prices)

Gold Rates In Major Cities:

Here is the 1 gram rates of gold across major cities.

City	24K	22K	18K
Chennai	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹12,000
Mumbai	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹11,635
Delhi	₹15,528	₹14,235	₹11,650
Kolkata	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹11,635
Bangalore	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹11,635
Hyderabad	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹11,635
Kerala	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹11,635
Pune	₹15,513	₹14,220	₹11,635
Vadodara	₹15,518	₹14,225	₹11,640
Ahmedabad	₹15,518	₹14,225	₹11,640

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