Gold prices in India rose across all major cities on July 30, 2026, according to data from bankbazaar.com. The national average for 1 gram of 22-carat gold stood at ₹13,280, up by ₹15 from the previous day, while 8 grams of 22-carat gold was priced at ₹1,06,240, up by ₹120. For 24-carat gold, 1 gram was at ₹13,944 (up ₹16) and 8 grams at ₹1,11,552 (up ₹128). However, city-level variations were notable, with Chennai and Hyderabad recording significantly larger increases than other metro centers.
City-Wise Gold Rates on July 30, 2026
The following table presents the detailed gold rates for 22-carat and 24-carat gold across eight key Indian cities, including the day's change. Prices are in Indian rupees (₹).
| City | 22K 1g (change) | 22K 8g (change) | 24K 1g (change) | 24K 8g (change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹13,280 (₹+15) | ₹1,06,240 (₹+120) | ₹13,944 (₹+16) | ₹1,11,552 (₹+128) |
| Chennai | ₹13,230 (₹+75) | ₹1,05,840 (₹+600) | ₹13,892 (₹+79) | ₹1,11,136 (₹+632) |
| Hyderabad | ₹13,230 (₹+75) | ₹1,05,840 (₹+600) | ₹13,892 (₹+79) | ₹1,11,136 (₹+632) |
| Delhi | ₹13,330 (₹+15) | ₹1,06,640 (₹+120) | ₹13,997 (₹+16) | ₹1,11,976 (₹+128) |
| Ahmedabad | ₹13,334 (₹+15) | ₹1,06,672 (₹+120) | ₹14,001 (₹+16) | ₹1,12,008 (₹+128) |
| Bengaluru | ₹13,340 (₹+15) | ₹1,06,720 (₹+120) | ₹14,007 (₹+16) | ₹1,12,056 (₹+128) |
| Kolkata | ₹13,380 (₹+15) | ₹1,07,040 (₹+120) | ₹14,049 (₹+16) | ₹1,12,392 (₹+128) |
Key Observations
- Chennai and Hyderabad posted the largest daily increases: 22-carat gold rose by ₹75 per gram, four times the rise seen in other cities. The 8-gram price jumped by ₹600 in both cities.
- Mumbai recorded the lowest absolute price for 22-carat gold at ₹13,280 per gram, while Kolkata had the highest at ₹13,380 per gram.
- For 24-carat gold, Kolkata again led at ₹14,049 per gram, while Chennai and Hyderabad were the cheapest at ₹13,892 per gram.
- The differential between 22-carat and 24-carat gold remained consistent at ₹664 per gram across cities, reflecting the standard purity premium.
Implications for Traders and Analysts
The divergent price movements between southern cities (Chennai, Hyderabad) and the rest suggest possible regional demand-supply dynamics, though specific drivers were not detailed in the source. Traders monitoring domestic bullion markets will note that the Chennai and Hyderabad markets absorbed a sharper upward adjustment, which could be linked to local festival demand or temporary inventory shortages. The uniform ₹15 rise in most other cities indicates a steady national trend, likely mirroring international spot prices. Commodity analysts tracking Indian gold imports should watch for any shift in premium patterns across jewelery hubs in the coming weeks.
The data, published on July 30, 2026, and sourced from bankbazaar.com, serves as a real-time snapshot for procurement teams and bullion dealers operating in these key urban centers.
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