Gold prices in India climbed on August 18, 2026, with gains recorded across all major cities for both 22-carat and 24-carat bullion, according to The Hindu BusinessLine. The all-India 22-carat gold rate was quoted at ₹14,340 per gram, up ₹20 from the previous day, and ₹1,14,720 per 8 grams, up ₹160. The report also stated that the price for 8 grams of 24-carat gold increased in all cities compared with yesterday.
City-wise Gold Rates on August 18, 2026
The Hindu BusinessLine published a full city-wise breakdown of gold rates, with data courtesy of bankbazaar.com. The table below lists the quoted rates for 1 gram and 8 grams of both purities.
| City | 22k 1g (₹) | 22k 8g (₹) | 24k 1g (₹) | 24k 8g (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 14,340 | 1,14,720 | 15,057 | 1,20,456 |
| Delhi | 14,390 | 1,15,120 | 15,110 | 1,20,880 |
| Ahmedabad | 14,394 | 1,15,152 | 15,114 | 1,20,912 |
| Bengaluru | 14,400 | 1,15,200 | 15,120 | 1,20,960 |
| Kolkata | 14,440 | 1,15,520 | 15,162 | 1,21,296 |
| Chennai | 14,290 | 1,14,320 | 15,005 | 1,20,040 |
| Hyderabad | 14,290 | 1,14,320 | 15,005 | 1,20,040 |
Every city tracked in the report moved by the same day-on-day increment: 22-carat gold rose ₹20 per gram and ₹160 per 8 grams, while 24-carat gold rose ₹21 per gram and ₹168 per 8 grams. The Hindu BusinessLine noted that the 8-gram 24-carat price increased in all cities compared with the prior day.
Regional Spread
Among the seven cities covered, Kolkata quoted the highest rates for both purities — ₹14,440 per gram for 22-carat and ₹15,162 per gram for 24-carat, according to the report. Chennai and Hyderabad occupied the low end at ₹14,290 for 22-carat and ₹15,005 for 24-carat. Mumbai's 22-carat rate of ₹14,340 matched the all-India figure exactly, while its 24-carat rate stood at ₹15,057 per gram. Delhi and Ahmedabad were clustered in between, at ₹14,390 and ₹14,394 for 22-carat, and ₹15,110 and ₹15,114 for 24-carat, respectively. Bengaluru's quoted rates were ₹14,400 for 22-carat and ₹15,120 for 24-carat per gram.
For a physical buyer in these markets, the uniform daily advance translates into an additional ₹160 on an 8-gram 22-carat purchase and ₹168 on an 8-gram 24-carat purchase compared with the previous day's price list.
Source and Coverage
The rates were published by The Hindu BusinessLine on August 18, 2026, in a report by R Dinakaran, with gold rates courtesy of bankbazaar.com. The coverage included Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The article was limited to domestic Indian bullion prices per gram and per 8 grams; it did not include international spot or futures benchmarks such as COMEX or MCX, nor did it quote supply, demand, or inventory data. The report's headline referenced 'other cities', but the body of the article provided rates for these seven cities.
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