Gold Rate Today, August 18: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

As of August 18, 2026, the gold rates in India have seen a slight increase compared to the previous day. The price of 24 carat gold is now Rs 15,589 per gram, up by Rs 23 from August 17. Similarly, the price of 22 carat gold has risen to Rs 14,290 per gram, a Rs 20 increase over the previous day, while 18 carat gold is at Rs 11,692 per gram, marking a Rs 16 rise from August 17.

These fluctuations in gold prices are influenced by various factors, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have led to volatile markets. Despite a brief dip in gold and silver prices when international panic subsided, ongoing conflicts in the region have kept these markets in a state of flux. Local cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad also have their respective gold rates, with Chennai showing the highest price for 24K gold at Rs 15,589 per gram, followed by Mumbai and Delhi, while Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad are priced at Rs 15,589, Rs 15,589, and Rs 15,589 per gram respectively for 24K gold.