Tanishq, Joyalukkas and Malabar hold elevated gold rates as bullion stays firm

Quoted 22K gold rates stood at ₹14,330 per gram at Tanishq and ₹14,285 at Joyalukkas and Malabar, while silver hovered near ₹2.42 lakh per kg. Sustained bullion prices could keep festive jewellery ticket sizes and value demand under pressure.

— Source publishedSun, 20 Sept, 2026, 09:17 IST·First seen Sun, 20 Sept, 2026, 09:28 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Gold and silver prices were largely unchanged in India, while leading jewellers Tanishq, Joyalukkas and Malabar Gold & Diamonds maintained quoted retail rates.

Key facts

  • Gold: ₹1,54,950 per 10 gm
  • Silver: ₹2,41,920 per kg
  • MCX gold futures: ₹1,54,263 per 10 gm, up 0.84%
  • MCX silver futures: around ₹2,42,000 per kg, up 0.16%
  • Tanishq 22K: ₹14,330 per gm
  • Tanishq estimated 24K: ₹15,633 per gm
  • Joyalukkas 22K: ₹14,285 per gm
  • Malabar 22K: ₹14,285 per gm
  • Malabar 24K: ₹15,584 per gm

Why this matters

Persistent bullion inflation could strengthen the strategic appeal of scaled jewellery platforms with trusted brands, efficient inventory turns and financing-led customer acquisition.

What to watch

  • Sustained movement in 22K retail rates above or below the ₹14,300-per-gram range.
  • Festival and wedding-season footfall versus average bill value at organised jewellery chains.
  • Frequency and depth of making-charge discounts, exchange bonuses and EMI offers.
  • Growth in lightweight, 18K, diamond and silver jewellery sales mix.
  • Rupee movement, international gold prices and import-duty or policy changes.
  • Gold-loan demand and old-gold exchange volumes as indicators of household affordability stress.
  • Increase emphasis on lightweight, 18K and studded jewellery assortments to preserve affordability.
  • Use exchange schemes and gold purchase/savings plans to convert consumers holding old jewellery or accumulated balances.
  • Prioritise festive campaigns around monthly outlay and making-charge value rather than absolute gold-rate messaging.
  • Manage inventory turns tightly as high-value gold stock increases working-capital needs and price-risk exposure.
  • Expand digital rate-locking, appointment booking and catalogue-led selling to capture rate-sensitive shoppers before they defer purchases.