Gold Price in India Today – 26 April 2025: From Delhi to Chennai, Who’s Paying More?
By Snikio
By the time shop shutters rolled up in Zaveri Bazaar this morning, the word had already spread — gold had twitched again. Not a massive leap, but enough for jewellers to quietly change the boards outside their shops.
In India, gold is more than a commodity. It’s the chain a grandmother gifts her granddaughter. It’s the pair of bangles tucked away for a wedding that’s still years away. It’s the one investment the average Indian trusts even when the stock market is having a bad day. And because of that, Gold Price in India isn’t just an economic number — it’s a daily pulse check for millions.
The Rates – City by City, Gram by Gram
By midday, gold prices across India averaged about ₹90,050 for 22K and ₹98,240 for 24K per 10 grams. But that’s just the headline number. The real story is in the small variations from city to city — sometimes just a few rupees apart, sometimes a full hundred.
In Delhi, the gold rate held steady with the national average, offering no surprises. Mumbai, true to form, inched ahead — ₹90,150 for 22K and ₹98,350 for 24K — a small premium that regular buyers there have come to expect. Down south, Chennai wore the crown yet again, with ₹90,200 and ₹98,400, its prices buoyed by a deep-rooted love for jewellery and year-round demand. Bengaluru kept things a touch lighter on the wallet at ₹90,100 and ₹98,300, while Kolkata moved in lockstep with Delhi, holding firm at ₹90,050 for 22K and ₹98,250 for 24K.
If you’re in Bengaluru, you’ve got the cheapest buy today. Chennai, as usual, is topping the list — driven in no small part by the pull of GRT, Lalitha, and Malabar.
Why the Numbers Dance Daily
Gold prices in India change faster than the monsoon forecast. The reasons aren’t always local.
- A spike in demand in Dubai
- The rupee losing ground against the dollar
- A central bank somewhere tweaking interest rates
- Our own government adjusting import duties
It’s a web that stretches from international bullion markets to the cashier’s counter in your neighbourhood jewellery shop.
Selling Old Gold? Timing Is Everything
- Chennai’s rate today: ₹61,800 per 10g
- Bengaluru’s rate: ₹61,500 per 10g
A reader from Chennai told me last week she checked the rate in the morning, then headed to GRT Jewellers with her old bangles. She left feeling she’d struck a fair deal. The moral? Never walk into a sale blind.
Digital Gold vs Physical Gold – The 2025 Split
Digital Gold
- Perfect for the investor who likes clicking “Buy” at 11:43 PM without leaving their sofa
- No storage headaches
- No security worries
- Buy even half a gram
Physical Gold
- The one that gets wrapped in red velvet boxes
- Irreplaceable for weddings, festivals, and gifts
- Meant to be worn, not just held in an account
Most Indian households have both. The head leans toward digital; the heart still keeps the real thing.
A Decade of Climbing Prices
- 2010: ₹18,500
- 2015: ₹26,400
- 2020: ₹50,000
- 2025: ~₹98,000
There’s a pattern here. Gold, for all its ups and downs, has been a faithful climber.
How to Keep Track Without Guesswork
Don’t rely on what your cousin says he “heard” in the market.
Websites: goodreturns, goldrate, bankbazaar
Apps: Khatabook Gold Tracker, PhonePe Digital Gold, Groww
The Forecast – How High Can It Go?
Many analysts believe ₹1 lakh per 10g is just a matter of time — possibly before the end of the decade. The forces? International instability, inflation fears, and India’s undying appetite for the yellow metal.
The GST Reality Check
Buy ₹98,240 worth of 24K today and GST alone will cost you ₹2,947.20. That’s before the making charges, hallmark fees, and other bits that jewellers don’t always mention until the bill is printed.
Before You Buy or Sell Today
- Check the day’s rate — not yesterday’s memory
- Compare across brands; even ₹50 difference per gram adds up
- Budget for GST and making charges
FAQs – Asked Over Tea, Answered Straight
What’s today’s gold rate in India? Around ₹90,050 for 22K and ₹98,240 for 24K per 10g, city variations apply.
How much for 1 gram? ₹9,005 (22K) and ₹9,824 (24K).
Cheapest city today? Bengaluru, followed closely by parts of Kerala and Mumbai.
Best way to buy now? Digital for investment, physical for occasions.
Could gold cross ₹1 lakh soon? Chances are strong before 2030 — some see ₹1.2–₹1.4 lakh.
Also read : Artificial Gold Jewellery for Wedding 2025: Real Look at 1/10th Gold Price
