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

With Akshaya Tritiya just a day ahead, gold rates are in sharp focus today (Saturday, April 18, 2026). Many people are closely tracking daily gold prices to decide if it is the right time to purchase gold. Traditionally, Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious occasions to buy gold, and demand usually picks up significantly in the days leading up to the festival.

Gold rates today (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

Gold prices at leading jewellery brands such as Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas and India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA) increased on Saturday ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, which will be celebrated on April 19, 2026.

Here, we take you through gold rates at leading jewellery brands in different Indian cities.

Also read: Akshaya Tritiya 2026: 6 factors you must check before purchasing hallmarked jewellery

22k gold rate at Tanishq

Tanishq's latest price for 22k gold jewellery is Rs 14,320 per gram as of April 18, 2026, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The price of the same variety of gold on April 17, 2026, was Rs 14,175.

22k gold rate at Joyalukkas

Joyalukkas' latest price for 22k gold jewellery is Rs 14,280 per gram as of April 18, 2026, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The price of the same variety of gold on April 17, 2026, was Rs 14,135.

22k gold price at Kalyan Jewellers

Kalyan Jewellers is yet to update its gold rate today. The price of its 22k gold on April 17, 2026, was Rs 14,135.

22k gold price at Malabar Gold & Diamonds

Malabar Gold & Diamonds' latest price for 22k gold jewellery is Rs 14,280 per gram as of April 18, 2026, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The price of the same variety of gold on April 17, 2026, was Rs 14,135.

Note: All rates are updated as per jewellery brands’ respective websites at 11.00 am, April 18, 2026. The rates may change during the day and can vary depending on a state, taxes and other applicable charges.

IBJA gold rates
IBJA doesn’t update its gold and silver rates on Saturday and Sunday.
IBJA’s indicative retail selling rates for gold jewellery (April 17, 2026)
Fine Gold (999): Rs 15,166 per gram

• 22 KT: Rs 14,802 per gram
• 20 KT: Rs 13,497 per gram
• 18 KT: Rs 12,284 per gram
• 14 KT: Rs 9,782 per gram
• Silver (999): Rs 2,49,940 per kg

Note: These rates are without 3% GST and making charges.


IBJA’s indicative retail selling rates for gold jewellery April 17, 2026 (AM rates)

Fine Gold (999) — Rs 15136
22 KT — Rs 14773
20 KT — Rs 13471
18 KT — Rs 12260
14 KT — Rs 9763
Silver (999) — Rs 247930