Festive gold prices near all-time highs despite slight dip | Check city-wise rates today
Despite a slight dip in gold prices today (03-10-2025), the yellow metal continues to trade near record-high levels, making headlines during this festive season. Currently, the gold rate in India is:
₹11,868 per gram for 24K gold
₹10,879 per gram for 22K gold
₹8,901 per gram for 18K gold
City-wise gold rates in India today (Per gram)
| City | 24K | 22K | 18K |
| Chennai | ₹11,945 | ₹10,949 | ₹9,066 |
| Mumbai | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
| Delhi | ₹11,883 | ₹10,894 | ₹8,916 |
| Kolkata | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
| Bangalore | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
| Hyderabad | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
| Kerala | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
| Pune | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹11,873 | ₹10,884 | ₹8,906 |
| Coimbatore | ₹11,945 | ₹10,949 | ₹9,066 |
| Patna | ₹11,875 | ₹10,884 | ₹8,908 |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹11,868 | ₹10,879 | ₹8,901 |
Gold’s record-breaking rally
Gold has surged 11.4% in September alone, marking its best monthly performance in 14 years, the highest since August 2011. The rally has been supported by:
- Concerns over a potential US government shutdown
- Expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve
- Strong safe-haven demand globally
- India’s festive and wedding season demand
What it means for buyers
Even with today's marginal decline, gold remains at premium levels, and the current prices reflect a historically high valuation. Those planning to buy gold for investment, jewellery, or upcoming festive occasions like Diwali, should keep a close watch on daily trends.