Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Gold Prices Rise Across India on August 22, 2026
Gold became more expensive in several Indian cities on August 22, 2026.
The price depends on how pure the gold is, such as 18, 22 or 24 carats.
The national figures reported were Rs 16,309 per gram for 24-carat gold, Rs 14,950 for 22-carat gold and Rs 12,232 for 18-carat gold.
Delhi had slightly higher listed prices than Mumbai and Kolkata for 10 grams of gold.
The three cities saw increases compared with the previous prices.
Silver was listed at Rs 2,60,000 per kilogram.
Prices can change during the day because international markets are moving.
Buyers were advised to check live prices before purchasing.
India’s reported gold price is Rs 16,309 per gram for 24-carat, Rs 14,950 for 22-carat and Rs 12,232 for 18-carat gold.
In Delhi, 10 grams cost Rs 1,63,240 for 24-carat and Rs 1,49,650 for 22-carat gold.
In Mumbai and Kolkata, 10 grams cost Rs 1,63,090 for 24-carat and Rs 1,49,500 for 22-carat gold.
The reported increases were Rs 1,520 for 24-carat and Rs 1,400 for 22-carat gold in the three cities.
Silver was reported at Rs 2,60,000 per kilogram in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, while prices remained subject to change.
- Who
- Gold and silver buyers and precious-metal markets in India.
- What
- Gold prices rose for 18-, 22- and 24-carat gold, with city-specific rates reported for Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
- When
- August 22, 2026; the first report also refers to August 21, 2026 when describing the comparison date.
- Where
- India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and other cities; specific figures are provided for Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
- Why
- The articles attribute the fluctuations to changing international gold markets, Middle East turmoil and a reported 15% tax rate.
Factors Supporting Higher Prices
Factors Causing Price Fluctuations
Market direction
Factors Supporting Higher Prices
The reported city rates rose by Rs 1,400 for 22-carat and Rs 1,520 for 24-carat gold.
Factors Causing Price Fluctuations
The articles say international gold and silver prices have fluctuated, with prices sometimes falling when international panic subsided.
Global influences
Factors Supporting Higher Prices
Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East was identified as a factor keeping precious-metal markets active and changing day to day.
Factors Causing Price Fluctuations
The articles also mention that reduced international panic and reported high 15% tax rates affected the market, contributing to short-term movements.
- 24-carat national rate
- Rs 16,309 per gram
- 22-carat national rate
- Rs 14,950 per gram
- 18-carat national rate
- Rs 12,232 per gram
- Delhi 24-carat rate
- Rs 1,63,240 per 10 grams, up Rs 1,520
- Delhi 22-carat rate
- Rs 1,49,650 per 10 grams, up Rs 1,400
- Mumbai and Kolkata rates
- Rs 1,63,090 per 10 grams for 24-carat and Rs 1,49,500 for 22-carat gold
- Silver rate
- Rs 2,60,000 per kilogram in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
- Price timing
- The listed figures were described as prices available around 8 a.m. or closing prices from the previous day, and could change during the day.
