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22k gold rate today on Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (April 19, 2026) in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities
Akshaya Tritiya, April 19, 2026, is here. This auspicious day is ideal for gold purchases and new beginnings. Families traditionally invest in gold and start ventures. Check the latest gold rates from Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The Bureau of Indian Standards app helps verify gold authenticity.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold, silver trade seen topping Rs 20,000 cr despite record prices and decline in volumes
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is set for record precious metal sales in India. Despite soaring gold and silver prices, trade is expected to exceed Rs 20,000 crore. Consumers are opting for lightweight jewelry, silver, and diamond products. Digital gold and bonds are also gaining traction. This trend shows a shift towards value-driven purchases and financial prudence.
22k gold rate today ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (April 18, 2026) in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities
Gold rate today: Gold prices saw a rise on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as Akshaya Tritiya approaches on April 19, 2026. Consumers are closely watching these daily fluctuations to make informed purchase decisions for the auspicious occasion. IBJA rates for April 17, 2026, are also provided.
Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar... India hums for Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle, the cherished melody of Indian cinema, has passed away in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that echoes through time. For over seventy years, her signature voice adorned numerous films, captivating audiences worldwide. Pay tribute to her monumental influence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various Bollywood luminaries have expressed their heartfelt condolences.
Gulf war batters India's glass heartland, testing New Delhi's manufacturing drive
Firozabad, India's Glass City, faces a crisis. War in the Middle East disrupts gas supply, halting glass furnaces and leaving thousands jobless. This energy crunch impacts India's manufacturing, from textiles to high tech. Shipping costs also surge, stranding containers and halting exports. Many businesses struggle to survive as production plummets.
Silver prices down today? Check high-purity per kg silver rates (March 27, 2026) on IBJA, MCX, MMTC-PAMP
Silver prices experienced significant fluctuations this week, driven by geopolitical tensions and anticipation of US Fed rate cuts. While MCX rates saw an overall increase from March 23rd to 27th, a notable decline was observed on Thursday. IBJA also reported sharp movements in 999 purity silver prices.
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22k gold rate today: Check 22K, 24K gold prices (March 26, 2026) on Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA
Gold prices showed signs of recovery on March 25, 2026, after a mostly down month. Experts anticipate continued volatility due to geopolitical factors and US Fed interest rate uncertainty. Major Indian jewelers like Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds reported 22k gold prices around Rs 13,465 per gram on March 26, 2026.
Gold prices crash today; check 22K, 24K gold rates on Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA; Why are silver and gold rates falling?
Gold price today (23 March 2026): Gold and silver prices have plummeted, offering a significant buying opportunity for jewellery shoppers. This sharp decline, attributed to a strengthening US dollar amidst geopolitical fears, has seen substantial drops in bullion rates. Global gold prediction trends remain volatile.
Gold prices crashing today? Check 22K, 24K gold rates on Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA
Gold Prices Crash Today: Gold prices are experiencing a dip in India. This is happening even as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran continue. Major jewellery brands like Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas are showing lower rates.
Are gold rates down today? Check latest 22k gold prices on Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA
Amid geopolitical tensions and stock market volatility, gold prices have seen fluctuations. As of March 16, 2026, 22k gold rates at major retailers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers are around Rs 14,590-Rs 14,630 per gram. IBJA rates also show a decline from March 13.
AI Summit proved to be a turning point on how world will utilise power of AI: PM Modi
In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi also asked people to remain vigilant against online financial fraud and digital arrest, and appealed to all to comply with requests from banks for doing KYC (know your customer) as it is crucial for an individual's bank account's safety.
Looking for replacement of your old gold jewellery after unprecedented price rise? 6 factors you must check before going for new hallmarked piece
With gold prices rising, consumers are increasingly exchanging old jewellery for hallmarked pieces to ensure purity and better resale value. Mandatory hallmarking in India, regulated by BIS, certifies gold's karat and fineness, reducing fraud risk and enabling fair valuation. Buyers should verify BIS logo, HUID, and purity marks for authenticity.
Hallmarking centres across India to go on token strike next Tuesday
The government has said that hallmarking centres need to be located at the jewellery manufacturing centres only. This move will lead to closure of many hallmarking centres that are located outside the manufacturing hubs, the hallmarking trade said.
Pace of gold jewellery hallmarking shoots up after becoming mandatory
Uday Shinde, president, Indian Association of Hallmarking Centres told ET, “In August, the hallmarking centres have been able to hallmark 4 lakh pieces per day. This will go up further during the upcoming festive season.”
400 new gold jewellery hallmarking centres to come up by end of next month
“The government has said that hallmarking will become mandatory from June 1. So, we too, are coming up with an adequate number of hallmarking centres to support the industry,” said Uday Shinde, president, Indian Association of Hallmarking Centres. “A standard hallmarking centre requires Rs 70- Rs 80 lakh to be set up.”
Leading retailers step up gold jewellery hallmarking ahead of deadline
BIS hallmarking has been made mandatory for gold jewellery of 14, 18 and 22 carat sold from June 1. Failure to comply could attract a penalty of up to five times the cost of the object and imprisonment up to one year.
Jewellers seek yet another extension for mandatory hallmarking deadline
In July 2020, due to the pandemic, the government had extended the deadline of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts by more than four months to June 1, 2021, from the earlier deadline of January 15, 2021.
Jewellers unlikely to achieve 100% gold hallmarking by June 2021: IBJA
At present, only 30,000 jewellers out of the nearly 300,000 jewellers in the country are BIS certified and are selling hallmark gold.
Jewellers, traders seek more time for hallmarking
Surendra Mehta, secretary, India Bullion & Jewellers Association, said they have already sent the proposal to the minister to extend the deadline, as it would not be possible for jewellers to implement hallmarking in the current pandemic scenario.
Compulsory gold hallmarking: Early response is tepid
The deadline jewellers given a year since Jan 15 to register with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Hallmarking move may change gold market dynamics
The non hallmarked jewellery is largely sold in small cities and rural areas where consumers are not fully aware of hallmarking and its benefits.
Government plans to make BIS hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery
The Centre plans to notify the new regulation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in a week’s time, said Anantha Padmanabhan, chairman, All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council.
Trade bodies make conflicting remarks on raids involving hallmarking
An official in BIS’s Delhi headquarters said he was not aware about any such raids.
Gold hallmarking still at 50%; trade to add more centres
In FY17, 475 tonnes of gold were hallmarked.
Enabling provision for mandatory hallmarking of gold kicks in from October 12
Currently, hallmarking of jewellery is voluntary, with just 20000 of 3 lakh jewellers countrywide having a BIS license, said sources.
Gold industry plans 100 hallmarking units
Industry believes this will help ensure purity of the metal sold in India.
Mandatory hallmarking of gold ornaments to protect customers
While the mandatory hallmarking guidelines were approved by the government in 2000, their effective implementation was deferred until now.
More hallmarking centres to come up with about 100 centres submitting applications to BIS
In 2015-16, about 370 lakh jewellery pieces weighing 500 tonnes were hallmarked at the 375 BIS-recognised hallmarking centres in the country.
Industry seeks BIS amendment for proper gold hallmarking
WGC study found that there are widespread differences in purity and an average under-caratage of anywhere from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
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