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Amidst the geopolitical crisis prevailing at the international level, US-Iran tension in the Middle East and fluctuations in the dollar index, the shine of gold has further increased in the commodity market. As soon as the Indian bullion market opened today on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, gold prices have once again registered a strong rise. Due to the ongoing fluctuations and uncertainty in the stock markets, investors are once again turning to gold as a safe haven asset. If seen from a reporter’s point of view, there is going to be a little extra burden on the pockets of those who are planning to buy gold and silver or make jewelery in this month of Sawan. Let us know today’s latest rates of 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat gold in major metros of the country.
What are the prices of 24K and 22K gold in the major metros of the country?
Based on local tax, state VAT and making charges, the rates of 10 grams of gold in major cities of the country today are as follows:
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New Delhi: Today in the country’s capital Delhi, the price of 24 carat (99.9% pure) gold has jumped to ₹ 74,980 per 10 grams, while 22 carat gold, which is most used for jewelery, is being sold at the price of ₹ 68,740 per 10 grams.
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Mumbai: Today in the financial capital Mumbai, the rate of 24 carat gold was recorded at ₹74,830 per 10 grams and the price of 22 carat jewelery gold was recorded at ₹68,590 per 10 grams.
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Kolkata: Today in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, 24 carat pure gold is trading at ₹ 74,830 per 10 grams and 22 carat gold is trading at ₹ 68,590 per 10 grams.
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Chennai: Due to the huge demand for gold in the South Indian markets, the price of 24 carat gold in Chennai remains at a high level of ₹75,250 per 10 grams and the rate of 22 carat gold remains at a high level of ₹68,980 per 10 grams.
18 carat gold rates and BIS guidelines for buyers
18 carat gold is most preferred for daily wear and light weight fancy jewellery. Average price of 18 carat gold in Indian markets today ₹56,260 to ₹56,500 per 10 grams making it a popular choice for low-budget buyers.
Bullion experts recommend that whenever you go shopping for gold or gold jewellery, keep a few things in mind:
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Must check HUID code: 6 digit alphanumeric on all gold jewelery as per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) rules HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) It is legally mandatory to have a code.
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Use BIS Care App: Buyers can re-verify the purity of gold, making year and jeweler’s registration by downloading ‘BIS Care App’ on their mobile and entering the HUID number.
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Be sure to get a confirmed bill: While making purchases, enter the carat of gold, making charges and that day’s GST separately on the bill.
Commodity market analysts believe that as long as the environment of uncertainty persists in the global markets, there is little possibility of a fall in gold prices and this strength in prices may be seen in future also.