{
  "id": 7476595,
  "title": "Gold Rate Today, September 15: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/gold-rate-today-september-15-check-18-22-and-24-carat-gold-prices-in",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T05:02:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gold-rate-today-september-15-check-18-22-and-24-carat-gold-prices-in-chennai-mumbai-delhi-kolkata-and-other-cities-10878404/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold rates for September 15, 2026, are available in major Indian cities, including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad.\n\nThe price of 24 carat gold in India is currently Rs 15,317 per gram, down Rs 92 from the previous day. Similarly, 22 carat gold is priced at Rs 14,040 per gram, and 18 carat gold is at Rs 11,488 per gram, both reflecting a decrease from September 14.\n\nMr. Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of IAGES, stated that Ganesh Chaturthi marks the beginning of the festival season in India, which typically boosts gold buying sentiment. Despite prices being 45-50% higher than last year, demand for gold is expected to remain strong due to firm prices and the positive outlook.\n\nConsumers may adopt a more measured approach to spending, preferring gold coins, lightweight jewelry, and smaller-ticket purchases as they navigate the current price levels.\n\nIn West Asia, tensions have escalated with Iran rejecting claims of a mine explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, instead blaming Iran for attacking a tanker with a missile last month and a drone last weekend. The U.S. has also accused Iran of attempting negotiations. An armistice initially agreed upon between the U.S. and Iran in mid-June 2026 has collapsed, leading to renewed hostilities and the breakdown of diplomatic communication. The conflict has triggered a rush to gold as investors seek a safe haven amid market turbulence.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "24 carat gold in India at Rs 15,317 per gram on September 15, 2026",
    "22 carat and 18 carat gold prices also decreased from previous day",
    "Ganesh Chaturthi festival season expected to boost gold demand"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gold demand is expected to remain strong in India despite high prices due to the festival season, but consumers may opt for more affordable gold options like coins and lightweight jewelry.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Gold Rate Today, September 15: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/gold-rate-today-september-15-check-18-22-and-24-carat-gold-prices-in-7481448",
        "published": "2026-09-15T05:02:33.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}