Major jewellers publish citywise gold rates across purity bands

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq listed 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k jewellery prices for Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other markets, alongside IBJA reference rates.

— FiledThu, 3 Sept, 2026, 14:19 IST·First seen Thu, 3 Sept, 2026, 14:19 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Malabar Gold & Diamonds · Gold jewellery prices across 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k purity were listed for major Indian jewellery retailers and IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai,

Key facts

  • 24k
  • 22k
  • 20k
  • 18k

Why this matters

Standardized public rate disclosures reinforce the value of scale in pricing systems, omnichannel consistency and trust-led brand positioning rather than indicating a material pricing shift.

What to watch

  • Sustained movement in IBJA gold reference rates and the size of retailer-to-benchmark premiums.
  • Widening city-level or chain-level gaps for equivalent 22k jewellery.
  • Increase in making-charge waivers, exchange bonuses or gold-savings-plan promotions.
  • Consumer search interest for gold rates, exchange rates, lightweight jewellery and lower-purity designs.
  • Wedding-season footfall, conversion rates, average selling price and gram-per-bill trends.
  • Track each chain's effective checkout price by separating gold value, making charges, wastage, GST and exchange deductions.
  • Monitor promotional intensity around wedding and festival demand, especially zero-making-charge, old-gold exchange and instalment offers.
  • Expand visibility of lighter-weight, 18k and 20k collections if high 22k/24k ticket values suppress unit demand.
  • Use digital rate updates and store-level price calculators to capture comparison shoppers before they visit competitors.