Gold Rate Today: While gold rates in India reached historic highs at the start of October, driven by concerns over a potential US government shutdown, which led to increased demand for safe-haven assets, in addition to the festive seasonal demand in India. On October 8, Tuesday, gold prices have seen an upward trend across all purity levels, with the consistent price rise reflecting growing demand and market fluctuations influencing gold valuations. The yellow metal is considered an ideal inflation hedge, with 24-carat gold being the most expensive form of gold and is commonly used for investment purposes, while 22-carat gold and 18-carat gold are primarily utilised for jewellery. Gold rate in India today, on October 8 (INR): The rate of 24K gold stands at ₹12,317 per gram, marking an increase of ₹115. Similarly, 22K gold is priced at ₹11,290 per gram, up by ₹105, while 18K gold has risen to ₹9,238 per gram, showing a gain of ₹86. 24 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR) Gram Gold Rate in India Today Gold Rate in India Yesterday Change 1 ₹12,317 ₹12,202 + ₹115 8 ₹98,536 ₹97,616 + ₹920 10 ₹1,23,170 ₹1,22,020 + ₹1,150 100 ₹12,31,700 ₹12,20,200 + ₹11,500 Source: GoodReturns 22 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR) Gram Gold Rate in India Today Gold Rate in India Yesterday Change 1 ₹11,290 ₹11,185 + ₹105 8 ₹90,320 ₹89,480 + ₹840 10 ₹1,12,900 ₹1,11,850 + ₹1,050 100 ₹11,29,000 ₹11,18,500 + ₹10,500 Source: GoodReturns 18 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR) Gram Gold Rate in India Today Gold Rate in India Yesterday Change 1 ₹9,238 ₹9,152 + ₹86 8 ₹73,904 ₹73,216 + ₹688 10 ₹92,380 ₹91,520 + ₹860 100 ₹9,23,800 ₹9,15,200 + ₹8,600 Source: GoodReturns Gold Price Today in Major Indian Cities (Per Gram) These are the current 1-gram gold rates across major Indian cities: Indian City 24K Gold Rate Today 22K Gold Rate Today 18K Gold Rate Today Chennai ₹12,328 ₹11,300 ₹9,365 Mumbai ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Delhi ₹12,332 ₹11,305 ₹9,253 Kolkata ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Bangalore ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Hyderabad ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Kerala ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Pune ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Ahmedabad ₹12,322 ₹11,295 ₹9,243 Jaipur ₹12,332 ₹11,305 ₹9,253 Lucknow ₹12,332 ₹11,305 ₹9,253 Patna ₹12,322 ₹11,295 ₹9,243 Chandigarh ₹12,332 ₹11,305 ₹9,253 Surat ₹12,322 ₹11,295 ₹9,243 Bhubaneswar ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,238 Mangalore ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,240* Visakhapatnam ₹12,317 ₹11,290 ₹9,240* Gurgaon ₹12,208 ₹11,201 ₹9,168 Ghaziabad ₹12,208 ₹11,201 ₹9,168 Noida ₹12,208 ₹11,201 ₹9,168 Source: GoodReturns