Gold Rate Today 26 August 2026: 24K, 22K Gold Price State-Wise

Gold Rate Today 26 August 2026

New Delhi, August 26, 2026: Gold prices remain elevated in the Indian market today. According to the bullion benchmark, the 24-carat gold rate is around ₹1,63,430 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold is around ₹1,49,811 per 10 grams. Goodreturns' India benchmark shows 24K gold at around ₹1,63,740 per 10 grams and 22K gold at around ₹1,50,090 per 10 grams.

Gold prices can vary between cities and jewellers because of local market conditions, purity, taxes, premiums and other charges. Therefore, the state-wise figures below should be treated as indicative market rates.

Today's Gold Price

The bullion benchmark published for August 26 puts 24K gold at ₹1,63,430 and 22K gold at ₹1,49,811 per 10 grams.

State-Wise Gold Rate in India on 26 August 2026

The following table uses major-city rates and available market benchmarks for the respective states.

*For states where a directly published August 26 city-specific quote was not available in the referenced list, an indicative regional/India benchmark has been used. Actual local jeweller prices may differ.

Gold Rates in Major Indian Cities

Delhi: 24K ₹1,63,900 and 22K ₹1,50,250 per 10 grams.
Mumbai: 24K ₹1,63,750 and 22K ₹1,50,100 per 10 grams.
Kolkata: 24K ₹1,63,750 and 22K ₹1,50,100 per 10 grams.
Patna: 24K ₹1,63,800 and 22K ₹1,50,150 per 10 grams.
Jaipur: 24K ₹1,63,900 and 22K ₹1,50,250 per 10 grams.
Ahmedabad: 24K ₹1,63,800 and 22K ₹1,50,150 per 10 grams.
Bengaluru: 24K ₹1,63,750 and 22K ₹1,50,100 per 10 grams.
Chennai: 24K ₹1,63,980 and 22K ₹1,50,310 per 10 grams.
Hyderabad: 24K ₹1,63,750 and 22K ₹1,50,100 per 10 grams.
Bhubaneswar: 24K ₹1,63,750 and 22K ₹1,50,100 per 10 grams.

24K vs 22K Gold

24K gold is the highest-purity form of gold, generally containing around 99.9% gold. It is commonly preferred for investment products such as bars and coins.

22K gold contains around 91.6% gold and is widely used for jewellery because the additional alloy makes it more durable than 24K gold.

Why Does Gold Price Vary by City?

Gold rates can vary slightly across Indian cities because of local market conditions, jeweller premiums, transportation costs and other applicable charges. The published rates are also generally indicative and may not include GST, making charges and other levies.

For jewellery purchases, buyers should check the final invoice rather than comparing only the base gold rate.

Gold Price Outlook on August 26, 2026

Gold continues to trade at elevated levels. The August 26 bullion benchmark places 24K gold at around ₹1.63 lakh per 10 grams and 22K gold at around ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams. Market prices can move during the day depending on domestic and international market conditions.

Gold Rate Today 26 August 2026: Conclusion

Gold prices remain high in India on August 26, 2026. The 24K bullion benchmark is around ₹1,63,430 per 10 grams, while 22K gold is around ₹1,49,811 per 10 grams. City-wise rates are slightly different, with Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur and other markets showing their own local benchmarks.

Before purchasing gold jewellery, buyers should verify the latest rate with their local jeweller and check hallmarking, GST, making charges and wastage charges.