Gold Today Rate, February 26: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
Kartavya Desk Staff
Gold Rate Today: Gold prices started the week on a weaker note, with the yellow metal experiencing a significant decline on Monday and maintaining this downward trend on Tuesday. Last month, in January 2026, gold prices in India hit an all-time peak, continuing their significant rise by almost 20 per cent. ### READ: For the first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs However, gold prices dropped by more than 12 per cent in just 10 days, especially after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget at the start of the month, on February 1, 2026. The 24-karat gold, recognised for its purity and greater value, is mainly bought for investment purposes, whereas 22-karat and 18-karat gold are chiefly utilised in the creation of jewellery. ## Gold rate in India today, on February 25 (INR): Negating the positive momentum from yesterday, gold prices saw a modest decrease in prices today. Gold prices declined today, with 24K gold falling by ₹21 to ₹16,168 per gram. Similarly, 22K gold dropped by ₹20 to ₹14,820 per gram, while 18K gold decreased by ₹16 to ₹12,126 per gram. ## Carat-Wise Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR) Carat | Gram | Gold Rate in India Today | Gold Rate in India Yesterday | Change 24K | 1 | ₹16,168 | ₹16,189 | – ₹21 24K | 8 | ₹1,29,344 | ₹1,29,512 | – ₹168 24K | 10 | ₹1,61,680 | ₹1,61,890 | – ₹210 24K | 100 | ₹16,16,800 | ₹16,18,900 | – ₹2,100 22K | 1 | ₹14,820 | ₹14,840 | – ₹20 22K | 8 | ₹1,18,560 | ₹1,18,720 | – ₹160 22K | 10 | ₹1,48,200 | ₹1,48,400 | – ₹200 22K | 100 | ₹14,82,000 | ₹14,84,000 | – ₹2,000 18K | 1 | ₹12,126 | ₹12,142 | – ₹16 18K | 8 | ₹97,008 | ₹97,136 | – ₹128 18K | 10 | ₹1,21,260 | ₹1,21,420 | – ₹160 18K | 100 | ₹12,12,600 | ₹12,14,200 | – ₹1,600 ## Gold Price Today in Major Indian Cities (Per Gram) Indian City | 24K Gold Rate Today | 22K Gold Rate Today | 18K Gold Rate Today Chennai | ₹16,277 | ₹14,920 | ₹12,765 Mumbai | ₹16,168 | ₹14,820 | ₹12,126 Delhi | ₹16,183 | ₹14,835 | ₹12,141 Kolkata | ₹16,168 | ₹14,820 | ₹12,126 Bangalore | ₹16,168 | ₹14,820 | ₹12,126 Hyderabad | ₹16,168 | ₹14,820 | ₹12,126 Kerala | ₹16,168 | ₹14,820 | ₹12,126 Pune | ₹16,168 | ₹14,820 | ₹12,126 Vadodara | ₹16,173 | ₹14,825 | ₹12,131 Ahmedabad | ₹16,173 | ₹14,825 | ₹12,131