If you’ve ever checked gold rates before a wedding purchase or investment decision, you know how confusing it gets when different portals show different prices for the same purity. On April 25, 2026, 24K gold ranges from ₹14,826 to ₹15,323 per gram across major Indian platforms, while 22K sits around ₹13,590 to ₹14,160.

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24K Gold (1 gram): ₹14,826 · 22K Gold (1 gram): ₹13,590 · 24K Gold (10g): ₹148,260 · YoY Rise: +55.80%

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • 24K gold at ₹14,826 per gram on April 25 (Goodreturns)
  • 22K gold at ₹13,590 per gram on April 25 (Goodreturns)
  • 10g of 24K gold cost ₹151,480 on April 24 (Moneycontrol)
  • Chennai 24K at ₹15,022 versus Mumbai at ₹14,826 (Goodreturns)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact 2026 peak — sources differ on daily highs
  • Real-time city rates without manual refresh across all portals
  • Making charges and GST not factored into listed per-gram rates
3Timeline signal
  • Peak 24K/10g: ₹152,670 on April 20 (Moneycontrol)
  • 30-day rise: +4.12% from ₹14,717 on March 26 (Upstox)
  • YoY surge: 55.80% from ₹9,835.30 on April 25, 2025 (Upstox)
4What’s next
  • Tracked daily via Goodreturns and Moneycontrol updates
  • 22K rates from Tanishq show slight softening trend
  • International cues and GST changes remain primary near-term drivers

The table below compiles per-gram and per-10g rates from major Indian financial portals, jeweler sites, and brokerage platforms active on April 25, 2026.

Detail Value Source
24K Gold (1g) ₹14,826 Goodreturns
22K Gold (1g) ₹13,590 Goodreturns
24K Gold (10g) ₹151,480 Moneycontrol
24K Gold (Upstox) ₹15,323 Upstox
22K Gold (Tanishq) ₹14,160 Tanishq
24K Gold (Delhi) ₹15,148 Moneycontrol
24K Gold (Chennai) ₹15,022 Goodreturns
YoY Price (April 2025) ₹9,835.30 Upstox
Update Coverage April 22–25, 2026 Multiple sources

What is the price of 24K gold in India?

Current 24K rates per gram

On April 25, 2026, the price of 24K gold per gram splits across sources depending on when each platform refreshed last. Goodreturns shows 24K at ₹14,826 per gram, up ₹17 from the previous day (Goodreturns, financial portal). Upstox reports ₹15,323 per gram for the same date, reflecting a 1.81% decline from April 18 (Upstox, brokerage platform). The spread of roughly ₹497 — about 3.35% difference — comes from varying update timestamps and how each source factors in local levies.

ClearTax recorded 24K at ₹15,225 on April 24, noting a daily decline of ₹11 (ClearTax, fintech platform). Gadgets 360 pegged 24K at ₹15,148 on April 25, up ₹42 from the prior reading (Gadgets 360, tech finance site). Groww shows 24K at ₹14,744, down from ₹15,010.40 the day before (Groww, investment platform). The range across all tier-2 sources spans ₹14,744 to ₹15,840 per gram, which underscores how closely buyers and investors need to check the exact source before making a purchase decision.

Why this matters

A ₹500 difference per gram on a 20-gram purchase means a ₹10,000 swing depending on which platform you check. For buyers in Delhi or Chennai, the same portal may quote different rates based on city-level premiums.

City-wise variations

Gold prices in India are not uniform across cities. Goodreturns tracks Chennai 24K at ₹15,022 per gram, while Mumbai quotes ₹14,826 — a ₹196 difference that reflects local demand, state taxes, and transport logistics (Goodreturns, financial portal). Delhi shows an even wider spread: Moneycontrol recorded ₹15,148 on April 24 for Delhi, while 5paisa listed ₹15,419 for the same city on April 25 (5paisa, commodity trading platform). This Delhi premium of ₹300–₹571 above the national average exists because of import handling fees and higher retail margins in the capital.

Moneycontrol shows Chennai slightly ahead of Mumbai — ₹15,187 per gram for Chennai 24K against ₹15,148 for Mumbai (Moneycontrol, financial news outlet). The gap is narrower than the Chennai-Mumbai split Goodreturns reports, which suggests city comparisons depend heavily on which platform you consult and at what time of day.

The catch

Most platforms show ex-showroom or ex-dealer rates. The amount you actually pay includes making charges (typically 8–15% of base gold cost), GST at 3%, and hallmarking fees — costs that listed per-gram prices do not capture.

What is the 22K gold rate today in India?

22K per gram and 10 grams

For buyers interested in jewelry-grade gold, 22K is the relevant purity in India — it balances durability with gold content. On April 25, 2026, Goodreturns shows 22K gold at ₹13,590 per gram (Goodreturns, financial portal). Tanishq, one of India’s largest jewelers, quotes 22K at ₹14,160 for the same date — roughly 4.2% higher than the Goodreturns baseline, reflecting the retail markup that includes making charges and brand margin (Tanishq, jeweler).

For a standard 10-gram gold chain or bangle in 22K, the base material cost at Tanishq rates comes to ₹1,41,600. At Goodreturns-tracked 22K rates, the same piece costs ₹1,35,900 — a ₹5,700 difference before any customization or design fees are added. ClearTax lists 22K at ₹13,946 per gram with a slight daily dip, while Gadgets 360 records ₹13,876 for April 25 (ClearTax, fintech platform). Across sources, 22K consistently trades at 91.6–92% of the 24K rate, a ratio that holds whether prices are rising or falling.

Recent changes

Tanishq’s own historical tracking shows 22K at ₹14,060 on April 24 and ₹14,115 on April 23 — a softening of ₹55 over two days (Tanishq, jeweler). Goodreturns similarly reports mixed daily moves: +₹17 for 24K and a corresponding small shift for 22K, while ClearTax recorded a ₹11 decline for 24K (Goodreturns, financial portal). The pattern of alternating gains and losses suggests gold is in a consolidation phase rather than a steady climb, which may benefit buyers who can wait days for a better entry point.

The upshot

Jewelry buyers should check both financial trackers and jeweler websites before purchasing. Tanishq’s rates run ₹570–₹700 higher per gram than Goodreturns for 22K — enough to justify shopping around on the same day.

How much is 1 tola 24K gold in India?

Tola conversion

In India, gold is commonly measured in grams, but the tola remains popular in certain regions and for bullion trades. One tola equals exactly 11.66 grams — a standard that has roots in British Indian coinage and persists in wholesale and retail gold transactions (Goodreturns, financial portal). To convert any per-gram rate to tola, multiply by 11.66.

Current tola price

Using the April 25 Goodreturns rate of ₹14,826 per gram for 24K, one tola of 24K gold costs approximately ₹1,72,751. At Upstox’s ₹15,323 per gram, that same tola rises to ₹1,78,666 — a ₹5,915 difference per tola unit depending on the source you reference. For investors buying gold biscuits or bars in tola denominations, the source platform directly determines whether they perceive the market as cheaper or more expensive than it was a week ago. Moneycontrol’s April 24 rate of ₹15,148 per gram translates to ₹1,76,425 per tola.

What to watch

If you hold gold in tola-formatted assets, tracking the per-gram rate on financial portals like Upstox or Moneycontrol gives you a cleaner daily comparison than waiting for jeweler quotes, which may include making or melting premiums.

What is 10 grams of 22K gold worth?

Exact valuation

On April 25, 2026, a 10-gram piece of 22K gold carries a base material value of ₹1,41,600 at Tanishq rates — the most widely cited retail benchmark (Tanishq, jeweler). At Goodreturns-tracked 22K rates of ₹13,590 per gram, the same 10 grams costs ₹1,35,900. The ₹5,700 gap between these two valuations is entirely attributable to the retail markup — not a difference in gold purity, which both sources confirm is 91.6% for 22K.

Purity factors

The karat system measures gold purity by parts per 24. Pure 24K gold is 99.9% gold content, while 22K is 91.6% gold with 8.4% alloyed metals like copper or silver for durability (Goodreturns, financial portal). When you buy a 10-gram 22K piece, only 9.16 grams of that is actually gold — the rest is strengthening alloy. In contrast, the same 10-gram weight in 24K contains 9.99 grams of gold. For buyers focused on investment value, this purity gap means 24K retains and trades closer to spot price with less premium overhang.

Muthoot Finance, a major gold loan and finance company, shows 24K at ₹17,045 per gram — the highest rate among all tracked sources (Muthoot Finance, gold loan institution). That rate reflects its own valuation methodology, which factors in processing premiums and institutional-grade assessment rather than open-market retail quotes. For comparison purposes, investment-focused buyers should use financial portals over jeweler or institution rates.

The trade-off

Jewelry buyers accept the retail premium for design and hallmarking. Investors buying gold bars or coins should stick to Goodreturns or Upstox benchmarks — those figures align more closely with international spot price movements.

How high will gold go in 2026?

Price forecasts

Making precise forecasts for gold in 2026 requires humility given the commodity’s sensitivity to global cues, but the historical trajectory offers context. On April 25, 2025, Upstox recorded 24K gold at ₹9,835.30 per gram. One year later, on the same date in 2026, the rate sits at ₹15,323 — a 55.80% year-over-year jump (Upstox, brokerage platform). That surge reflects a combination of rupee depreciation against the dollar, rising global gold futures, and sustained Indian retail demand during wedding and festival seasons.

Moneycontrol’s 10-day data shows the 24K/10g rate peaked at ₹1,52,670 on April 20, 2026, before retreating to ₹1,51,480 by April 24 — a ₹1,190 decline over four days that suggests the market is testing a ceiling (Moneycontrol, financial news outlet). Angel One tracked a 5.61% rise from its late March reading of ₹1,49,472.90 per 10 grams, indicating persistent upward momentum despite the recent pullback (Angel One, brokerage platform).

Trend analysis

The 30-day view from Upstox shows gold at ₹14,717 on March 26, rising to ₹15,323 by April 25 — a 4.12% gain in a single month (Upstox, brokerage platform). The longer-year trajectory is more striking: from ₹9,835.30 in April 2025 to ₹15,323 today represents a compound annual growth rate that few other Indian investment instruments can match. Whether gold sustains this pace depends on global gold futures, RBI reserve movements, and monsoon-linked rural demand ahead of the festival quarter.

The implication

Buyers who purchased 24K gold in early 2025 at sub-₹10,000 per gram have seen a 55% appreciation — a return that outpaces most fixed-income options over the same period. The question for 2026 is whether this momentum holds or whether the April 20 ceiling signals a cooling phase.

Clarity on what we know and what remains uncertain

Multiple verified sources converge on the core 24K and 22K per-gram rates for April 25, 2026. The spread across financial portals is a feature, not a bug — it reflects the distributed nature of how Indian gold prices are compiled and updated. City-level variations from Chennai to Delhi are documented by at least two independent sources each, lending confidence to the regional pattern. The YoY surge of 55.80% is anchored by Upstox’s year-ago data, and the 30-day trend similarly traces cleanly across platforms.

What remains genuinely unclear is the exact peak for 2026 — Moneycontrol shows ₹1,52,670 on April 20, but other platforms may have recorded higher intraday spikes that didn’t make the daily summary. Real-time city rates require manual refreshing on each portal, and making charges — which add 8–15% to the base gold cost — are not uniformly reported, making true purchase cost calculations imprecise without direct jeweler consultation.

“Today’s gold price in India stands at ₹15,404 per gram for 24 karat gold (99.9% purity)”

— Goodreturns, Financial Portal

“Gold rate in India on Saturday, 25 April 2026, stands at ₹15,323.00 per gram for 24-karat gold.”

— Upstox, Brokerage Platform

Additional sources

goldpricewatch.com

Live gold rates in India show 24K at ₹14,826 per gram, matching Canada Reviews live rateswhile 22K hovers around ₹13,590 across major cities.

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Frequently asked questions

What factors influence gold prices in India?

Gold prices in India are driven by international spot rates (set in US dollars on exchanges like COMEX), the rupee-dollar exchange rate, domestic import duties and GST, state-level levies, and local demand patterns around weddings and festivals. Muthoot Finance notes that prices blend international factors, purity standards, and regional demand at any given moment (Muthoot Finance, gold loan institution).

How is gold purity measured in karats?

Karat measures gold as parts of 24. Pure 24K gold contains 99.9% gold; 22K is 91.6% gold with 8.4% alloy; 18K is 75% gold (Goodreturns, financial portal). The alloy additions (typically copper or silver) give jewelry durability while the gold content determines the price per gram.

Where to buy gold at listed rates?

Financial portals like Goodreturns and Moneycontrol show live rates but do not sell gold. For retail purchase, jeweler websites (Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds) publish their own rates, while investment-grade gold can be bought through sovereign gold bonds, gold ETFs, or commodity exchanges via registered brokerages like Upstox or Angel One.

What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold?

24K is 99.9% pure and softer — better suited for bars, coins, and electronics. 22K is 91.6% pure, harder due to its alloy content, and preferred for everyday jewelry in India. As a rule, 22K costs roughly 91.6–92% of the 24K rate across all sources (Goodreturns, financial portal).

How often do gold prices update?

Most Indian financial portals refresh gold rates daily, typically morning or afternoon. Some platforms like Tanishq update their site rates in real time as market conditions shift. The spread across portals (Goodreturns at ₹14,826 versus Upstox at ₹15,323 for 24K on the same date) reflects differing update timestamps rather than a single authoritative rate.

Is gold price the same across India?

No. City-level premiums add ₹100–₹600 per gram depending on the location. Chennai and Delhi tend to quote higher than Mumbai for the same purity, according to Goodreturns and Moneycontrol data (Goodreturns, Moneycontrol). GST remains uniform at 3% nationally, but state-level levies and transport costs vary.

What is tola in gold measurement?

One tola equals 11.66 grams and is a traditional unit still used in bullion trading across South Asia. Converting tola to grams: multiply by 11.66. Using the Goodreturns 24K rate of ₹14,826 per gram, one tola costs approximately ₹1,72,751 (Goodreturns, financial portal).

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