Gold Rate Today, August 29: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
Gold prices in India experienced a slight decline on August 29, 2026, according to Good Returns. For 24 carat gold, the price per gram fell to Rs 15,824, down Rs 289 from the previous day. The 22 carat gold rate also dipped to Rs 14,505 per gram, a decrease of Rs 265 compared to August 28. Similarly, 18 carat gold saw a price reduction to Rs 11,868 per gram, marking a Rs 217 decline from the prior day.
Despite a temporary dip in gold and silver prices following international market calm, ongoing tensions in the Middle East kept precious metal markets volatile. The conflict in West Asia, particularly involving Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the United States, impacted the region's oil exports, causing energy traders to seek gold as a safe-haven asset.
Gold prices fluctuated based on purity levels and location, with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad all reporting variations in their rates.
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