18 Carat (18K) Gold Rate Today in Chennai
Gold value calculator · Chennai
Gold held steady in Chennai on 19 Jul 2026. 22K is ₹13,600 a gram (₹1,36,000 for 10 g), with 24K at ₹14,835/g and 18K at ₹11,380/g. Over the last month Chennai's 22K rate has moved between ₹12,984 and ₹13,659 — today is near its highest in a month. Jewellery markets are closed on Sunday, so this is Saturday's rate.
Gold rate by weight · Chennai
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹14,835 | ₹13,600 | ₹11,380 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,18,680 | ₹1,08,800 | ₹91,040 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,48,350 | ₹1,36,000 | ₹1,13,800 |
| Tola (11.66g) | ₹1,72,976 | ₹1,58,576 | ₹1,32,691 |
| 100 grams | ₹14,83,500 | ₹13,60,000 | ₹11,38,000 |
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30-day trend · Chennai
Gold rate in Chennai · last 10 days
| Date | 24K /g | 22K /g | 18K /g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | ₹14,515 | ₹13,306 | ₹11,133 |
| 18 Jul | ₹14,515 | ₹13,306 | ₹11,133 |
| 17 Jul | ₹14,438 | ₹13,235 | ₹11,074 |
| 16 Jul | ₹14,515 | ₹13,306 | ₹11,133 |
| 15 Jul | ₹14,543 | ₹13,331 | ₹11,154 |
| 14 Jul | ₹14,466 | ₹13,260 | ₹11,095 |
| 13 Jul | ₹14,477 | ₹13,270 | ₹11,104 |
| 12 Jul | ₹14,631 | ₹13,412 | ₹11,222 |
| 11 Jul | ₹14,631 | ₹13,412 | ₹11,222 |
| 10 Jul | ₹14,673 | ₹13,451 | ₹11,254 |
Gold rate in nearby cities · 18K/g
About gold rates in Chennai
Why gold costs what it does in Chennai
The rate starts from the world gold price in rupees — the same across India — plus import duty and the jeweller's margin. Chennai's figure is then nudged up or down slightly by the local jewellers' association, transport, and small local taxes, which is why one city can differ from another on the same day. 3% GST is added when you actually buy.
22K, 24K or 18K — which to buy
24K is pure gold but too soft for jewellery, so it's mostly bought as coins, bars or digital gold. 22K (91.6%, the 916 hallmark) is what most jewellery in Chennai is made from. 18K (75%) is harder and cheaper — the usual choice for diamond and everyday pieces. Whatever you pick, check for the BIS hallmark.
What you'll actually pay
The rate above is only the metal. Your final bill in Chennai is the gold value plus making charges — usually 8–25%, or a flat amount per gram — and 3% GST. Making charges vary a lot between jewellers, so they're worth comparing. Use the calculator above to estimate the all-in cost.
Is it a good time to buy in Chennai?
Gold tends to climb when markets are nervous or the rupee weakens, and ease when things settle; festive and wedding demand lifts it too. The 30-day trend above shows the recent direction in Chennai — but for jewellery you'll keep for years, purity and making charges matter more than timing the perfect day.
We publish reference gold rates updated daily from the live world price and the current rupee rate, with a small Chennai adjustment. Rates are for guidance — confirm with your jeweller or bank before buying.