Gold Price Today: Ahead of Akshay Tritiya, gold and silver prices have been witnessing continuous fluctuations. Gold purchases surge significantly on Akshay Tritiya; this is the primary reason why the demand for gold rises substantially during this period. In recent days, gold prices have remained volatile. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the futures price for 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,688 by the end of the day, reaching ₹1,54,840 per 10 grams, whereas it had closed at ₹1,53,152 per 10 grams on the previous trading day.
Meanwhile, according to the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold was recorded at ₹1,51,358 per 10 grams as of Friday morning. By the time the market closed in the evening, the price had risen to ₹1,51,655 per 10 grams. In international markets, spot gold edged slightly lower to stand at $4,786.90 per ounce. If you are planning to purchase gold the day before Akshay Tritiya, it is advisable to check the latest rates beforehand.
IBJA Rates: According to the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association:
- Morning: ₹1,51,358 / 10g (24K)
- Evening: ₹1,51,655 / 10g (24K)
- Rates will remain unchanged over the weekend (no updates on Saturday & Sunday).
- Delhi, Noida, Gurugram: ~₹1,54,350 (24K)
- Mumbai & Kolkata: ~₹1,54,200 (24K)
- Chennai: Highest at ~₹1,55,020 (24K)
- International spot gold: Slightly lower at $4,786.90 per ounce.
- No IBJA updates on Sat/Sun → above rates valid for April 18–19.
The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) does not release gold rates on Saturdays and Sundays; therefore, the aforementioned rate will remain applicable for both days.
IBJA Gold Rates
24-Carat Gold: ₹151,358 per 10 grams, ₹151,655 per 10 grams
23-Carat Gold: ₹150,752 per 10 grams, ₹151,048 per 10 grams
22-Carat Gold: ₹138,644 per 10 grams, ₹138,916 per 10 grams
18-Carat Gold: ₹113,519 per 10 grams, ₹113,741 per 10 grams
14-Carat Gold: ₹88,544 per 10 grams, ₹88,718 per 10 grams
Gold Prices in Delhi
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,350
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,500
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,800
Gold Rates in Mumbai
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,200
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,350
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,650
Gold Prices in Kolkata
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,200
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,350
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,650
Gold Prices in Chennai
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹155,020
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹142,100
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹118,600
Gold Rates in Patna
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,250
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,400
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,700
Gold Price in Lucknow
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,350
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,500
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,800
Gold Price in Ghaziabad
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,350
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,500
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,800
Gold Price in Noida
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,350
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,500
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,800
Gold Price in Gurugram
24-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹154,350
22-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹141,500
18-Carat Gold (10 grams) – ₹115,800