Gold Rate Today 21 August 2026: 22K & 24K Gold Price

Gold 38 Views Prime Assure News Published: 21 Aug 2026 Updated: 06 Sep 2026

Gold prices in India remain at elevated levels on 21 August 2026. Today, 24K gold is around ₹15,928 per gram or ₹1,59,280 per 10 grams, while 22K gold is around ₹14,601 per gram or ₹1,46,010 per 10 grams. Actual prices may vary slightly from city to city depending on the local bullion market, jeweller and applicable charges.

Note: Gold prices can change during the day. The rates mentioned here are indicative market rates and may not include GST, TCS or making charges. Buyers should confirm the final rate with their local jeweller before making a purchase.

21 August 2026 Gold Rate: State-Wise Prices

State	Major City/Market	24K Gold / 10g	22K Gold / 10g
Andhra Pradesh	Amaravati / Vijayawada	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Assam	Guwahati	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Bihar	Patna	₹1,59,330	₹1,46,060
Chhattisgarh	Raipur	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Goa	Panaji	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Gujarat	Ahmedabad	₹1,59,320*	₹1,46,050*
Haryana	Chandigarh / Gurugram	₹1,59,420*	₹1,46,160*
Himachal Pradesh	Shimla	₹1,59,420*	₹1,46,160*
Jharkhand	Ranchi	₹1,59,330*	₹1,46,060*
Karnataka	Bengaluru	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal / Indore	₹1,59,320	₹1,46,050
Maharashtra	Mumbai	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Manipur	Imphal	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Meghalaya	Shillong	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Mizoram	Aizawl	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Nagaland	Kohima	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Odisha	Bhubaneswar	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Punjab	Amritsar / Ludhiana	₹1,59,420*	₹1,46,160*
Rajasthan	Jaipur	₹1,59,420*	₹1,46,160*
Sikkim	Gangtok	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Tamil Nadu	Chennai	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Telangana	Hyderabad	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010
Tripura	Agartala	₹1,59,280*	₹1,46,010*
Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow / Kanpur	₹1,59,420*	₹1,46,160*
Uttarakhand	Dehradun	₹1,59,420*	₹1,46,160*
West Bengal	Kolkata	₹1,59,280	₹1,46,010

*Indicative: For states where a specific city-level rate is not independently available, the figures are presented as an indicative benchmark based on comparable major Indian markets. Gold prices can vary between cities and individual jewellers.

18K Gold Rate Today

On 21 August 2026, 18K gold is around ₹11,947 per gram or approximately ₹1,19,470 per 10 grams in major markets.

Why Are Gold Prices Moving?

Gold prices are influenced by several domestic and international factors, including movements in the US dollar, US bond yields, interest-rate expectations, global economic uncertainty and demand for safe-haven assets.

When investors look for relatively safer assets during periods of market uncertainty, demand for gold can increase. International gold prices, currency movements and domestic taxes also influence retail gold rates in India.

Difference Between 22K and 24K Gold

24K Gold

24K gold is approximately 99.9% pure and is mainly preferred for investment and bullion purposes.

22K Gold

22K gold is approximately 91.6% pure and is widely used for jewellery because it is harder and more suitable for making ornaments.

Jewellery Buying Note

The final price of gold jewellery can be higher than the quoted gold rate because of making charges, GST and other applicable charges. Always check the purity, hallmarking details and final invoice before purchasing.

Gold Rate Today 21 August 2026: Key Takeaway

Gold continues to trade at a high level across major Indian markets on 21 August 2026. The indicative rate is around ₹1.59 lakh per 10 grams for 24K gold and around ₹1.46 lakh per 10 grams for 22K gold. However, retail prices can differ by city and jeweller.