Gold Rate Today 18 August 2026: State-Wise 22K and 24K Gold Prices

Gold Rate Today, 18 August 2026

Gold prices in India continue to remain in focus on 18 August 2026, with buyers and investors closely tracking the latest 22K and 24K gold rates. According to the reference data, the national benchmark price for 24K gold is around ₹15,440 per gram, while 22K gold is around ₹14,143 per gram.

On a 10-gram basis, this works out to approximately ₹1,54,400 for 24K gold and ₹1,41,430 for 22K gold.

Gold rates can vary slightly from one city or jeweller to another because of local market conditions, taxes, making charges and other applicable costs.

18 August 2026 Gold Rate: State-Wise Indicative Prices

Note: The above state-wise figures are indicative benchmark rates based on the reference data. Actual retail prices may vary by city and jeweller.

Major City Gold Rates

Gold prices in major Indian markets such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad can differ slightly because of local market conditions.

The reference data also indicates that Delhi's local market rate may be higher than the national benchmark. Therefore, customers should check the latest city-specific rate before making a purchase.

24K vs 22K Gold: What Is the Difference?

24K gold is approximately 99.9% pure and is generally preferred for investment purposes, gold bars and coins.

22K gold contains approximately 91.6% pure gold, with the remaining portion consisting of other metals that provide greater strength. This makes 22K gold commonly used for jewellery.

Things to Check Before Buying Gold

The displayed gold rate is not necessarily the final amount you will pay at a jewellery store. The final jewellery bill may include:

• Gold value
• Making charges
• GST
• Hallmarking charges, where applicable
• Other applicable charges

Therefore, buyers should check the per-gram gold rate as well as the complete final bill before purchasing jewellery.

Why Does the Gold Rate Change?

Gold prices can change because of several factors, including:

• International gold prices
• US dollar and Indian rupee movement
• Global economic conditions
• Domestic demand
• Import costs
• Central-bank buying
• Local bullion-market conditions

Gold rates may also change during the day, so buyers should verify the latest price with their local jeweller before completing a transaction.

Disclaimer: Gold prices mentioned above are indicative and based on the provided reference data. Actual prices may vary depending on the city, jeweller, purity, taxes, making charges and market conditions.