Gold Rate Today September 26, 2026: Gold Prices Fall; Check 22K and 24K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities

NEW DELHI, India | September 26, 2026 —

Gold Rate Today September 26 2026 brings some relief for buyers as domestic gold prices edged lower on Saturday after remaining at historically elevated levels.

The price of 24-karat gold in India stood at approximately ₹15,268 per gram, while 22-karat gold was priced at around ₹13,995 per gram. The indicative rate for 18-karat gold was approximately ₹11,451 per gram.

Compared with September 25, 24K gold declined by ₹16 per gram. The price of 22K gold fell by ₹15 per gram, while 18K gold became cheaper by ₹12 per gram.

Despite the daily decline, gold remains expensive after months of volatility driven by international uncertainty, currency movements, interest-rate expectations and strong safe-haven demand.

THE 60-SECOND BRIEF

24K gold: ₹15,268 per gram

22K gold: ₹13,995 per gram

18K gold: ₹11,451 per gram

24K gold per 10 grams: Approximately ₹152,680

22K gold per 10 grams: Approximately ₹139,950

Trend today: Gold prices moved slightly lower.

Delhi 24K rate: Approximately ₹15,283 per gram

Mumbai 24K rate: Approximately ₹15,268 per gram

Gold Rate Today in India

Here are the indicative gold prices for September 26:

These rates are indicative market prices. The final retail price paid at a jewelry store may be higher because of GST, making charges, wastage charges and other retailer-specific costs.

Gold Price Today in Delhi

Delhi continued to trade at a small premium compared with several other major cities.

The indicative rate for 24K gold in Delhi was ₹15,283 per gram, while 22K gold stood at approximately ₹14,010 per gram.

That translates to roughly:

24K gold, 10 grams: ₹152,830

22K gold, 10 grams: ₹140,100

18K gold: ₹11,466 per gram

Delhi gold prices can differ slightly from other cities because of local demand, transportation expenses and dealer margins.

Gold Rate Today in Mumbai

Mumbai recorded 24K gold at approximately ₹15,268 per gram.

The 22K rate stood at around ₹13,995 per gram, while 18K gold was approximately ₹11,451 per gram.

For 10 grams, that works out to approximately:

24K: ₹152,680

22K: ₹139,950

Mumbai remains one of India’s largest bullion and jewelry markets, making its daily gold rate an important benchmark for retail buyers.

Chennai Gold Price Today

Gold was marginally more expensive in Chennai.

The indicative price of 24K gold stood at approximately ₹15,273 per gram, while 22K gold was around ₹14,000 per gram.

The 18K rate in Chennai was approximately ₹11,770 per gram.

For 10 grams:

24K: ₹152,730

22K: ₹140,000

Kolkata Gold Rate Today

Kolkata recorded prices broadly in line with Mumbai.

The indicative price of 24K gold was ₹15,268 per gram, while 22K gold stood at ₹13,995 per gram.

The 18K gold rate was around ₹11,451 per gram.

Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune Gold Rates

Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune also showed similar pricing on Saturday.

Across these cities, indicative rates were approximately:

24K gold: ₹15,268 per gram

22K gold: ₹13,995 per gram

18K gold: ₹11,451 per gram

The relatively narrow difference among major cities reflects the broader national bullion trend, although final jewelry prices can vary substantially from one retailer to another.

Gold Rate Today: Major Cities at a Glance

Why Did Gold Prices Fall Today?

Saturday’s decline is relatively small compared with the scale of gold’s recent moves.

Gold prices respond to several global and domestic factors.

The US dollar remains one of the most important influences. A stronger dollar can make gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies, while a weaker dollar can support prices.

Bond yields and expectations around US interest rates also affect investor demand for bullion.

At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty can increase safe-haven demand as investors move money toward assets traditionally viewed as stores of value.

For Indian buyers, the rupee-dollar exchange rate also matters because India imports a large proportion of its gold requirements.

Should Buyers Focus Only on the Daily Gold Rate?

Not necessarily.

Someone purchasing jewelry should check more than the headline gold rate.

The final bill can include the gold value, making charges, GST and other applicable charges.

Making charges can vary significantly between jewelers and designs.

Buyers should therefore compare the final payable amount, not simply the per-gram gold rate.

They should also check hallmarking and purity before purchasing gold jewelry.

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

24-karat gold represents the highest commonly traded purity and is generally used for investment products such as coins and bars.

22-karat gold contains a smaller proportion of pure gold because other metals are added to improve durability.

That makes 22K gold more practical for many forms of jewelry.

As a result, 24K gold normally carries a higher per-gram price than 22K gold.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Gold continues to command attention because prices remain at unusually high levels even after Saturday’s modest decline.

For consumers, this creates a difficult decision.

A small daily fall can make buying slightly cheaper, but gold prices can change rapidly in response to geopolitical developments, currency movements and global monetary policy expectations.

For investors, short-term price movements also need to be viewed separately from long-term asset-allocation decisions.

INVC NEWS Bottom Line

Gold prices edged lower in India on September 26, 2026.

The national indicative price of 24K gold stood at ₹15,268 per gram, while 22K gold was priced at ₹13,995 per gram.

Delhi remained slightly more expensive at ₹15,283 per gram for 24K gold, while Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune were around ₹15,268.

For buyers heading to jewelry stores today, one rule matters most:

Check the live gold rate, hallmark, making charges and final price before paying.