Gold Rate in Chennai Today, August 13, 2026: 24K Gold Edges Up to ₹15,492 Per Gram 

Chennai, August 13: Gold prices in Chennai moved slightly higher on Thursday, with rates increasing across 24K, 22K and 18K purity. The latest rise comes after gold prices strengthened steadily over the past several sessions, keeping the market close to its recent highs. 

The 24-karat gold rate in Chennai is now ₹15,492 per gram, up ₹1 from the previous session. 22-karat gold is priced at ₹14,201 per gram, also higher by ₹1, while 18-karat gold stands at ₹11,981 per gram, up ₹1.

The move is small compared with the sharper gains seen earlier in August, but it keeps the overall direction positive. 

Chennai Gold Rate Today 

Gold Prices Continue to Hold Near Recent Highs 

Gold has seen a strong run in Chennai over the past several days. After slipping to ₹14,400 per gram for 24K gold on August 4, the rate moved higher through the following sessions. 

By August 11, 24K gold had reached ₹15,437 per gram, followed by another ₹54 rise on August 12. Today’s ₹1 increase takes the rate to ₹15,492. 

For 22K gold, the price has followed a similar path, moving from ₹13,200 per gram on August 4 to ₹14,201 today. 

Gold Price in Chennai Per Gram 

The above gold rates are indicative and do not include GST, TCS and other levies. For the exact rates, contact your local jeweller. 

What Would 10 Grams of 22K Gold Cost Today? 

At today’s 22K gold rate of ₹14,201 per gram, 10 grams of gold has a base value of ₹1,42,010.

Using the calculator’s assumption of 12% making charges and 3% GST, making charges come to ₹17,041 and GST comes to ₹4,772. This takes the estimated total amount to ₹1,63,823.

The final jewellery bill can vary depending on the applicable making charges and other charges. 

10-Day Gold Price Trend in Chennai 

The 10-day movement shows a clear recovery in Chennai’s gold market. From ₹14,400 per gram on August 4, 24K gold has climbed to ₹15,492 today. The 22K rate has similarly moved up from ₹13,200 to ₹14,201 over the same period.

The biggest daily gains in this period came on August 5 and August 6, when 24K gold rose by ₹306 and ₹294, respectively. Prices then continued moving higher, although the pace of gains has moderated over the last two sessions. 

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Conclusion 

Gold prices in Chennai moved marginally higher on August 13, with 24K gold at ₹15,492 per gram, 22K gold at ₹14,201, and 18K gold at ₹11,981. Each purity category gained ₹1 from the previous session.

The broader 10-day trend remains firmly higher, with 24K gold gaining ₹1,092 per gram from August 4 to August 13. For 10 grams of 22K gold, the calculator estimates a total cost of ₹1,63,823, including 12% making charges and 3% GST.

Source: 

• https://www.goodreturns.in/gold-rates/chennai.html