Gold Rate Today, October 21: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

The gold price in India today stands at Rs 14,608 per gram for 24 carat gold,  Rs 13,390 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 10,956 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns.

Gold Rate Today: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 14,608 per gram for 24 carat gold,  Rs 13,390 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 10,956 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns.

The price of 24K gold today, October 21, 2026, in India, stands at Rs 14,608 per gram, reflecting a decrease of Rs 109 over that on October 20.

Similarly, the price of 22K and 18K gold currently stands at Rs 13,390 per gram and Rs 10,956 per gram for 18 carat gold, marking a decrease of Rs 100 and Rs 82 respectively over the prices on October 20.

According to Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com, “Gold and silver futures are showing different trends in early market indications on October 21. Gold remains under pressure, while silver is attempting a modest recovery. Investors are weighing inflation concerns and the outlook for US interest rates, both of which could influence bullion prices in the coming sessions.”

He also mentioned that, “Internationally, spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,125.90 an ounce on October 20, while US December gold futures declined 0.4% to $4,142.60, according to Reuters. Inflation risks, the US dollar and Treasury yields remain important drivers. Expectations around the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves could keep volatility elevated.”

Purity	Grams	Today (INR)
24 Carat	10g	Rs 14,608
22 Carat	10g	Rs 13,390
18 Carat	10g	Rs 10,956

City Wise Rate

City	24K	22K	18K
Chennai	Rs 14,608	Rs 13,390	Rs 10,970
Mumbai	Rs 14,608	Rs 13,390	Rs 10,956
Delhi	Rs 14,623	Rs 13,405	Rs 10,971
Kolkata	Rs 14,608	Rs 13,390	Rs 10,956
Bangalore	Rs 14,608	Rs 13,390	Rs 10,956
Hyderabad	Rs 14,608	Rs 13,390	Rs 10,956
Pune	Rs 14,608	Rs 13,390	Rs 10,956
Vadodara	Rs 14,613	Rs 13,395	Rs 10,961
Ahmedabad	Rs 14,613	Rs 13,395	Rs 10,961

Tensions in West Asia

Al Jazeera reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told US media that securing a peace deal with Iran would be extremely challenging, adding that economic pressure on Tehran would continue until it stops targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait would remain closed until Washington agrees to Tehran’s conditions, noting that indirect negotiations between the two sides were continuing through Pakistan and Qatar.

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Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified after joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026, killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. A Pakistan-mediated interim agreement was reached in June 2026, but it fell apart the following month, leaving both countries embroiled in maritime confrontations and diplomatic deadlock over Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional security concerns.