Gold Price Today
| City | 24K Gold (per gram) | 22K Gold (per gram) | 18K Gold (per gram) |
| Delhi | 13,029 | 11,944 | 9,775 |
| Mumbai | 13,014 | 11,929 | 9,760 |
| Chennai | 13,134 | 12,039 | 10,039 |
| Kolkata | 13,014 | 11,929 | 9,760 |
Across India (MCX / nationwide benchmark): 24-carat gold is trading around ₹1,30,350–₹1,30,960 per 10 grams today.
(This corresponds roughly to ₹13,035–₹13,096 per gram, depending on purity and city premiums.)
What’s Driving the Prices
- The price surge is mainly driven by a softer US dollar and growing expectations of a potential interest-rate cut by the US central bank, which tends to make gold more attractive globally.
- Domestic demand ahead of festive season and local buying behaviour also influence city-wise rates — which is why there is a small variation among cities.
- The benchmark (MCX / national) price provides a base; local rates vary depending on logistics, taxes, making charges (for jewellery), and demand-supply in each city.
What This Means for Buyers & Investors
- For jewellery buyers: 22K gold remains the most common — rates hover around ₹11,900–₹12,050 per gram in major metros.
- For investors (bars/coins / pure gold): 24K gold is trading at ~₹13,000+ per gram — near recent highs in many cities.
- City-wise comparison helps — buyers in cities like Chennai and Delhi see slightly higher 24K rates than some others; it’s beneficial to check local jeweller rates before purchasing.
- Short-term volatility expected — global economic events, currency fluctuations or demand spikes (festivals, weddings) can quickly shift gold prices.
Gold Rate (8 Dec 2025)
- Gold is on a stable to slightly rising trend across India today.
- Among the cities listed, Chennai shows the highest 24K per-gram price today, while Mumbai & Kolkata are marginally lower.
- For someone looking to buy soon — whether jewellery or bars/coins — current rates suggest it might be a reasonable time to act, especially before potential festive-season demand pushes prices higher.