Archive · 29 Aug 2026
India Gold Prices Fall Across 18, 22 and 24 Carats
Gold prices in India went down on August 29, 2026.
The most pure type, called 24-carat gold, cost Rs 15,824 for one gram.
22-carat gold cost Rs 14,505 per gram.
18-carat gold cost Rs 11,868 per gram.
All three prices were lower than the day before.
The biggest drop was Rs 289 for 24-carat gold.
Prices can change when events around the world affect people's buying and selling.
The article says calmer international panic and continuing Middle East turmoil influenced the market.
On August 29, 2026, 24-carat gold in India was priced at Rs 15,824 per gram.
The 22-carat gold price was Rs 14,505 per gram, according to Good Returns.
The 18-carat gold price stood at Rs 11,868 per gram.
Compared with August 28, prices fell by Rs 289 for 24-carat, Rs 265 for 22-carat and Rs 217 for 18-carat gold.
Precious-metal prices fluctuated as international panic eased, while Middle East turmoil continued and tax rates remained at 15%.
- Who
- Gold buyers and sellers in India, with prices reported by Good Returns.
- What
- Prices for 18-, 22- and 24-carat gold declined from the previous day.
- When
- August 29, 2026, compared with August 28.
- Where
- India; the headline references Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities, while the reported figures are national prices.
- Why
- Precious-metal prices fluctuated as international panic eased, while Middle East turmoil continued and 15% tax rates affected the market.
- 24-carat price
- Rs 15,824 per gram
- 22-carat price
- Rs 14,505 per gram
- 18-carat price
- Rs 11,868 per gram
- 24-carat daily change
- Down Rs 289 from August 28
- 22-carat daily change
- Down Rs 265 from August 28
- 18-carat daily change
- Down Rs 217 from August 28
- Price source
- Good Returns