Gold prices fall ₹78 per gram; 22-carat rates ease across Indian cities

India’s 22-carat gold rate declined to ₹14,265 per gram on September 22, with city-level prices ranging from ₹14,185 to ₹14,335 per gram. The 8-gram 22-carat rate fell ₹624 to ₹1,14,120.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 15:42 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 17:02 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

retail-company · Gold prices declined across major Indian cities. India’s 22-carat rate fell ₹78 to ₹14,265 per gram, while city-level 22-carat prices ranged

Key facts

  • India 22-carat gold: ₹14,265 per gram, down ₹78
  • India 22-carat gold: ₹1,14,120 per 8 grams, down ₹624
  • City 22-carat prices: ₹14,185-₹14,335 per gram
  • City 24-carat prices: ₹14,894-₹15,052 per gram

What changed

Gold prices declined across major Indian cities. India’s 22-carat rate fell ₹78 to ₹14,265 per gram, while city-level 22-carat prices ranged from ₹14,185 to ₹14,335 per gram.

Why this matters

The ₹78-per-gram decline in 22-carat gold may support jewellery retail demand and conversion, though retailers should monitor inventory valuation and margin effects.

What to watch

  • Whether gold prices stabilise or decline further over the next several trading sessions.
  • Store footfall, booking volumes and old-gold exchange activity following the rate reduction.
  • Wedding and festival calendar demand intensity by city.
  • Rupee movement, global gold prices and domestic import-duty or policy developments.
  • Changes in retailer promotions, making charges and inventory-hedging disclosures.