As on May 16, 2024

Gold Rate in Delhi Today

  • 75,9800.63%
Gold is considered to be the ideal investment in orthodox Indian society. While NFTs, Cryptos, mutual funds, and stocks are fairly new, gold investments in the form of jewelry or coins have been on trend for several years now. However, in recent times, due to severely fluctuating prices and rates of gold all India and globally, the rate of purchase of gold has decreased manifold due to its poor affordability.

Delhi, one of India's largest consumers of gold, has seen declining and steeply rising rates that have caused distress and instability to the gold market in the region. There could be a variety of reasons for this, but given the state of affairs created by COVID-19, investing in these assets appears to be a safer option. Apart from that, gold hasn't been the most popular asset in recent years, but the drop in equity prices at the start of 2020 boosted gold prices. Delhi is one of the country's largest gold consumers, with most purchases made for trading purposes.

Gold Rate Today Price Trends in Delhi

As on May 16, 20241 gram8 grams10 grams100 grams
24 Carat Gold₹7,598₹60,784₹75,980₹7,59,800
22 Carat Gold₹7,127₹57,016₹71,270₹7,12,700
* These gold rates are indicative and excludes GST etc. For exact rates contact your local jeweller.

Gold rate for last 30 days

Date22 Carat Price24 Carat Price
May 16, 2024₹71,2700.56% ₹75,9830.63%
May 15, 2024₹70,8742.54% ₹75,5072.59%
May 14, 2024₹69,115-0.82% ₹73,600-0.77%
May 13, 2024₹69,6861.84% ₹74,1681.72%
May 12, 2024₹68,427-0.04% ₹72,9150.00%
May 11, 2024₹68,427-0.04% ₹72,9150.00%
May 10, 2024₹68,427-0.04% ₹72,9150.00%
May 09, 2024₹68,455-0.27% ₹72,912-0.32%
May 08, 2024₹68,641-2.00% ₹73,148-1.89%
May 07, 2024₹70,0452.24% ₹74,5592.16%
May 06, 2024₹68,5070.90% ₹72,9801.06%
May 06, 2024₹68,5070.90% ₹72,9801.06%
May 05, 2024₹67,897-2.66% ₹72,216-2.77%
May 05, 2024₹67,897-2.66% ₹72,216-2.77%
May 04, 2024₹67,897-2.66% ₹72,216-2.77%
May 04, 2024₹67,897-2.66% ₹72,216-2.77%
May 03, 2024₹67,897-2.66% ₹72,216-2.77%
May 03, 2024₹67,897-2.66% ₹72,216-2.77%
May 02, 2024₹69,753-0.37% ₹74,274-0.36%
May 02, 2024₹69,753-0.37% ₹74,274-0.36%
Apr 30, 2024₹70,0120.81% ₹74,5450.83%
Apr 30, 2024₹70,0120.81% ₹74,5450.83%
Apr 29, 2024₹69,4470.52% ₹73,9290.42%
Apr 28, 2024₹69,085-0.69% ₹73,621-0.56%
Apr 27, 2024₹69,085-0.69% ₹73,621-0.56%
Apr 26, 2024₹69,085-0.69% ₹73,621-0.56%
Apr 25, 2024₹69,5631.60% ₹74,0341.50%
Apr 24, 2024₹68,4700.18% ₹72,9400.20%
Apr 23, 2024₹68,347-3.45% ₹72,795-3.46%
Apr 22, 2024₹70,7881.50% ₹75,4031.39%
Apr 21, 2024₹69,743-0.86% ₹74,372-0.70%
Apr 20, 2024₹69,743-0.86% ₹74,372-0.70%
Apr 19, 2024₹69,743-0.86% ₹74,372-0.70%
Apr 18, 2024₹70,3460.42% ₹74,8990.37%
Apr 17, 2024₹70,0520.97% ₹74,6221.07%

Gold Rate in Different Cities / States in India

Standard Gold (22 Carat)Pure Gold (24 Carat)
City Name1 gram8 grams1 gram8 grams
Gold Rate in Delhi₹7,127₹57,016₹7,598₹60,784
Gold Rate in Chandigarh₹7,230₹57,840₹7,716₹61,728
Gold Rate in Mumbai₹7,132₹57,056₹7,609₹60,872
Gold Rate in Pune₹7,184₹57,472₹7,663₹61,304
Gold Rate in Kolkata₹7,279₹58,232₹7,768₹62,144
Gold Rate in Ranchi₹7,162₹57,296₹7,636₹61,088
Gold Rate in Jaipur₹7,114₹56,912₹7,576₹60,608
Gold Rate in Hyderabad₹7,122₹56,976₹7,588₹60,704
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Gold Rate in Delhi for 1g 24 Carat is: ₹7,598

Gold Rate Comparison 22 Carat vs 24 Carat

Gold rate for last 10 days

Date22 Carat Price24 Carat Price
May 16, 2024₹7,1270.56% ₹7,5980.63%
May 15, 2024₹7,0872.54% ₹7,5512.59%
May 14, 2024₹6,912-0.82% ₹7,360-0.77%
May 13, 2024₹6,9691.84% ₹7,4171.72%
May 12, 2024₹6,843-0.04% ₹7,2920.00%
May 11, 2024₹6,843-0.04% ₹7,2920.00%
May 10, 2024₹6,843-0.04% ₹7,2920.00%
May 09, 2024₹6,846-0.27% ₹7,291-0.32%
May 08, 2024₹6,864-2.00% ₹7,315-1.89%
May 07, 2024₹7,0052.24% ₹7,4562.16%

Top Commodities

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Why have gold rates and consumer rates been fluctuating?

Given how the country is allowing people to move around to open up the economy and get it back on track, gold prices are likely to change significantly. Ever since the first wave of the COVID-19 lockdown, the market has been unstable. Investments in the form of gold are becoming rare now, given the cut-throat prices of the precious metal. Since the financial year 2021-2022, the second and third waves hit the nation, jeopardizing life in Delhi, particularly in the deadly 2nd wave that hit in April-May 2021; the loss of employment and incessant bereavement or ill health in the families have brought down the number of gold consumers. The scaled-down weddings that call for a limited number of guests have also contributed to the fluctuating rates of gold and the masses of consumers.

Month-wise gold rate trend for 22 Carat

MonthStart Price
(per gram)
End Price
(per gram)
Change
(per gram)
Average Price
(per gram)
April 24₹6,571₹7,001₹4306.55% ₹6,896
March 24₹5,994₹6,485₹4918.19% ₹6,318
February 24₹6,103₹5,897₹-207-3.39% ₹6,010
January 24₹6,179₹5,988₹-191-3.09% ₹6,028
December 23₹6,020₹6,116₹961.60% ₹6,027
November 23₹5,826₹6,008₹1833.13% ₹5,867
October 23₹5,636₹5,826₹1893.36% ₹5,732
September 23₹5,731₹5,636₹-94-1.64% ₹5,690
August 23₹5,780₹5,821₹410.71% ₹5,691
July 23₹5,666₹5,818₹1522.69% ₹5,713
June 23₹5,734₹5,666₹-68-1.19% ₹5,726
May 23₹5,745₹5,785₹400.69% ₹5,891

Month-wise gold rate trend for 24 Carat

MonthStart Price
(per gram)
End Price
(per gram)
Change
(per gram)
Average Price
(per gram)
April 24₹6,983₹7,454₹4716.75% ₹7,344
March 24₹6,363₹6,900₹5378.45% ₹6,715
February 24₹6,488₹6,252₹-236-3.64% ₹6,381
January 24₹6,565₹6,359₹-206-3.14% ₹6,401
December 23₹6,384₹6,492₹1081.70% ₹6,396
November 23₹6,172₹6,381₹2093.38% ₹6,221
October 23₹5,967₹6,172₹2053.44% ₹6,074
September 23₹6,075₹5,967₹-108-1.78% ₹6,030
August 23₹6,127₹6,171₹440.72% ₹6,032
July 23₹5,997₹6,164₹1672.79% ₹6,054
June 23₹6,078₹5,997₹-82-1.35% ₹6,068
May 23₹6,084₹6,128₹440.71% ₹6,249

Weekly performance of Gold rate for 22 carat in Delhi

Week
(Mon-Sun)
Start Price
(per gram)
End Price
(per gram)
Change
(per gram)
Average Price
(per gram)
13 May - 17 May₹6,968₹7,127₹1582.27% ₹7,023
06 May - 12 May₹6,850₹6,842₹-8-0.12% ₹6,871
29 Apr - 05 May₹6,944₹6,789₹-155-2.23% ₹6,895
22 Apr - 28 Apr₹7,078₹6,908₹-170-2.41% ₹6,922
15 Apr - 21 Apr₹6,860₹6,974₹1141.66% ₹6,964
08 Apr - 14 Apr₹6,762₹7,083₹3214.75% ₹6,942
01 Apr - 07 Apr₹6,571₹6,788₹2173.30% ₹6,683
25 Mar - 31 Mar₹6,331₹6,485₹1542.43% ₹6,454
18 Mar - 24 Mar₹6,380₹6,424₹440.70% ₹6,398

Weekly performance of Gold rate for 24 carat in Delhi

Week
(Mon-Sun)
Start Price
(per gram)
End Price
(per gram)
Change
(per gram)
Average Price
(per gram)
13 May - 17 May₹7,416₹7,598₹1822.45% ₹7,481
06 May - 12 May₹7,298₹7,291₹-6-0.09% ₹7,320
29 Apr - 05 May₹7,392₹7,221₹-171-2.32% ₹7,338
22 Apr - 28 Apr₹7,540₹7,362₹-178-2.36% ₹7,373
15 Apr - 21 Apr₹7,298₹7,437₹1391.90% ₹7,418
08 Apr - 14 Apr₹7,206₹7,554₹3484.83% ₹7,399
01 Apr - 07 Apr₹6,983₹7,222₹2393.42% ₹7,107
25 Mar - 31 Mar₹6,728₹6,900₹1722.56% ₹6,866
18 Mar - 24 Mar₹6,775₹6,826₹510.75% ₹6,800

What could the fluctuating gold prices indicate?

The prices are unstable due to the world's economic condition during months of pandemic-induced lockdown, leading to limited trades, imports, and exports. However, the gold price trends suggest positive for the gold market as the prices, despite surging, are calling for a fair number of consumers. The variations in gold prices could indicate that individuals gravitate towards gold markets because they believe gold is a safer and more secure investment than other options.
The Economic Times