Gold rates rise across Indian cities; 22-carat gold reaches ₹14,090 per gram

Gold prices moved higher on September 25, with 22-carat rates ranging from ₹14,010 to ₹14,160 per gram across major cities. Most markets recorded gains of ₹10–₹15 per gram, while 24-carat prices rose ₹11–₹16 per gram.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 13:31 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 13:42 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

retail-company · Gold prices increased across major Indian cities, with 22-carat gold at ₹14,090 per gram nationally. City-level 22-carat prices ranged from

Key facts

  • India 22-carat: ₹14,090 per gram, up ₹14
  • India 22-carat: ₹1,12,720 per 8 grams, up ₹112
  • 22-carat city range: ₹14,010-₹14,160 per gram
  • 24-carat city range: ₹14,711-₹14,868 per gram
  • Most city 22-carat rates rose ₹10-₹15 per gram

What changed

Gold prices increased across major Indian cities, with 22-carat gold at ₹14,090 per gram nationally. City-level 22-carat prices ranged from ₹14,010 to ₹14,160 per gram, while 24-carat prices ranged from ₹14,711 to ₹14,868.

Why this matters

Rising gold prices may lift jewelry ticket values but could temper volume demand, making inventory turns, hedging and lightweight-product mix more important.

What to watch

  • Further moves in domestic gold prices and rupee-dollar exchange rates.
  • Festival and wedding-season booking trends, especially gram-volume versus revenue growth.
  • Gold exchange inflows and consumer preference for old-gold trade-ins.
  • Making-charge discounting and promotional intensity among organised jewellery chains.
  • Bullion inventory financing costs and retailer hedging commentary.