Gold Rate in Delhi Today, August 17, 2026: 24K Gold Rises to ₹15,581 Per Gram

New Delhi, Aug 17: Gold prices in Delhi moved higher on Monday, with all major purity categories recording gains. According to the latest rates shown, 24-karat gold is priced at ₹15,581 per gram, up ₹53 from the previous session. 

22-karat gold stands at ₹14,285 per gram, gaining ₹50, while 18-karat gold is priced at ₹11,691 per gram, up ₹41. 

The rise comes amid a broader strengthening in Indian gold prices on August 17, with global market movements, currency trends and geopolitical uncertainty continuing to influence bullion prices. 

Delhi Gold Rates Today 

Gold Prices Extend Gains in Delhi 

Delhi’s gold market has shown noticeable volatility over the past 10 days. The latest rise follows a flat session on August 16, when the 24K rate stood at ₹15,528 per gram and the 22K rate at ₹14,235. 

Gold had also seen a sharp correction on August 13, when 24K gold fell by ₹126 per gram and 22K gold dropped ₹115. Prices subsequently recovered over the following sessions. 

With Monday’s increase, 24K gold has reached its highest level in the 10-day period shown, while 22K gold has also moved to its highest recorded rate in the table. 

Today Gold Price Per Gram in Delhi 

Estimated Cost of Buying 10 Grams of 22K Gold 

Using the displayed 22K gold rate of ₹14,285 per gram, with 12% making charges and 3% GST, the estimated jewellery cost for 10 grams works out to: 

This is an indicative calculation. The final jewellery bill can vary depending on the jeweller, design, wastage and actual making charges. 

Delhi Gold Price Trend 

The 10-day data shows that gold prices have moved through several sharp ups and downs. 

24K gold was at ₹15,255 per gram on August 8, remained at the same level on August 9, fell to ₹15,212 on August 10, and then climbed to ₹15,397 on August 11. It moved to ₹15,501 on August 12 before falling to ₹15,375 on August 13. 

The rate then recovered to ₹15,457 on August 14, increased to ₹15,528 on August 15, remained unchanged on August 16 and finally rose to ₹15,581 on August 17. 

For 22K gold, the rate moved from ₹13,985 per gram on August 8 and 9 to ₹13,945 on August 10. It then climbed to ₹14,115 on August 11 and ₹14,210 on August 12 before slipping to ₹14,095 on August 13. The price subsequently recovered to ₹14,170, ₹14,235 and ₹14,285 over the next three sessions. 

Overall, 24K gold is ₹326 per gram higher than its August 8 level, while 22K gold has gained ₹300 per gram over the same period. 

What Drives Gold Prices in Delhi? 

Gold rates in Delhi are influenced by international bullion prices, the US dollar-rupee exchange rate, domestic demand, import costs and broader economic and geopolitical developments. Global gold prices also strengthened on August 17 as a weaker dollar and changing expectations around US interest rates supported the precious metal.  

Retail rates can differ between jewellers because of variations in local pricing, making charges and other costs. 

Conclusion 

Gold prices in Delhi moved higher on August 17, with 24K gold reaching ₹15,581 per gram, while 22K and 18K gold stood at ₹14,285 and ₹11,691 per gram, respectively. Monday’s gains pushed the three purity categories to their highest levels in the 10-day data shown. 

For jewellery buyers, the headline gold rate is only part of the final bill. Making charges, GST and other retailer-specific costs can significantly affect the amount paid at the time of purchase.  

Source

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