Gold Rate in Chennai Today, July 20, 2026: Gold Stays Range-Bound; 24K Gold Slips to ₹14,328 Per Gram

Chennai, July 20: Gold prices started the week on a quiet note in Chennai, with rates slipping by just ₹1 across all major purity categories. After remaining unchanged on Sunday, the market witnessed another muted session, reflecting the cautious mood in the bullion market. 

According to today’s retail rates, 24-karat gold is selling at ₹14,328 per gram, down ₹1 from the previous session. 22-karat gold has eased to ₹13,134 per gram, while 18-karat gold is now priced at ₹10,949 per gram, both also lower by ₹1. 

The movement is too small to alter the broader trend, but it highlights how gold has entered a consolidation phase after the sharp swings witnessed during the second week of July. 

Chennai Gold Rate Today 

Gold Prices Continue to Move Sideways 

The last few sessions have been far calmer than the first half of the month. 

After correcting sharply from the July highs, gold recovered slightly before settling into a narrow trading band. Since then, daily price changes have been minimal, with buyers and sellers waiting for fresh global cues before taking bigger positions. 

Even after today’s marginal decline, 24K gold remains ₹181 below the month’s high of ₹14,509, giving buyers a better opportunity than they had earlier in July. At the same time, prices have managed to stay above last week’s lows, suggesting the recent correction may have stabilised for now. 

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Gold Price in Chennai Per Gram 

What Would 10 Grams of 22K Jewellery Cost Today? 

The quoted gold rate represents only the value of the metal. The final jewellery bill also includes making charges and GST. 

Based on today’s rates, assuming 12% making charges and 3% GST, here’s an estimate: 

The final amount may vary depending on the jeweller, jewellery design, wastage charges and applicable making charges. 

10-Day Gold Price Trend 

• July 20: ₹14,328 (-₹1) 

• July 19: ₹14,329 (No change) 

• July 18: ₹14,329 (+₹38) 

• July 17: ₹14,291 (-₹55) 

• July 16: ₹14,346 (-₹32) 

• July 15: ₹14,378 (+₹32) 

• July 14: ₹14,346 (-₹54) 

• July 13: ₹14,400 (-₹109) 

• July 12: ₹14,509 (No change) 

• July 11: ₹14,509 (-₹55) 

The trend over the past ten days reflects a market that’s gradually finding its balance. After the steep correction seen in mid-July, price movements have become much smaller, with gold spending the past few sessions trading within a narrow range rather than making sharp moves in either direction. 

July Performance So Far 

Gold remains below where it started the month, reflecting the correction that followed the early-July rally. However, the lack of sharp declines over the past few sessions indicates that the market may be entering a period of stability. 

Why Do Gold Prices Change Every Day? 

Gold prices are influenced by several global and domestic factors, including international bullion prices, movements in the rupee against the US dollar, import duties, inflation expectations, central bank policies and geopolitical developments. Since these factors change regularly, retail gold prices are updated every day across cities. 

Conclusion 

Gold prices in Chennai remained largely steady on July 20, with 24K gold easing marginally to ₹14,328 per gram. While today’s decline was negligible, it extended the market’s recent phase of consolidation after the sharp swings seen earlier this month. Buyers continue to benefit from prices below July’s highs, while investors will keep an eye on global bullion markets for the next major trigger. 

Source

• Goodreturns | Gold prices updated for July 20, 2026.