Gold Rate Today (September 16): Gold prices in India edged higher on September 16, 2026, as the precious metal continued to trade amid market uncertainty. The latest rates show 24K gold at around ₹15,344 per gram, while 22K and 18K gold are priced at ₹14,065 and ₹11,508 per gram, respectively.
Gold has continued to attract buyers and investors amid concerns surrounding the global economy, geopolitical developments and volatility in financial markets. When other markets remain uncertain, some investors turn to gold as an alternative store of value.
Gold Rate Today in India
On September 16, 24K gold of 99.9% purity is priced at ₹15,344 per gram, marking an increase of ₹27. The rate of 22K gold, which has 91.6% purity, stands at ₹14,065 per gram after rising ₹25. Meanwhile, 18K gold is available at ₹11,508 per gram, up ₹20.
| Gold Purity | 1 Gram | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | ₹15,344 | +₹27 |
| 22K | ₹14,065 | +₹25 |
| 18K | ₹11,508 | +₹20 |
For larger quantities, 8 grams of 24K gold costs ₹1,22,752, while 22K and 18K gold are priced at ₹1,12,520 and ₹92,064, respectively. For 10 grams, the prices are ₹1,53,440 for 24K, ₹1,40,650 for 22K and ₹1,15,080 for 18K gold.
For 100 grams, the corresponding prices are ₹15,34,400, ₹14,06,500 and ₹11,50,800.
City-Wise Gold Rates on September 16
Gold prices vary slightly across Indian cities. In Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai, 24K gold is priced at ₹15,344 per gram, while 22K gold costs ₹14,065 and 18K gold is ₹11,834 per gram.
In Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala, Pune, Vijayawada, Nagpur and Bhubaneswar, the rates stand at ₹15,344 per gram for 24K, ₹14,065 for 22K and ₹11,508 for 18K gold.
Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Chandigarh have a 24K gold rate of ₹15,359 per gram. The corresponding 22K and 18K rates are ₹14,080 and ₹11,523.
In Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Patna and Surat, 24K gold is priced at ₹15,349 per gram, while 22K and 18K gold cost ₹14,070 and ₹11,513, respectively.
International Gold Rates
Internationally, gold is priced at $4,321.10 per ounce, $138.93 per gram, $1,389.27 per 10 grams and $138,926.59 per kilogram.
The 24K gold rates in selected international markets are as follows:
- Bahrain: BHD 52.40 (₹13,334)
- Kuwait: KWD 42.80 (₹13,374)
- Malaysia: MYR 578 (₹13,566)
- Oman: OMR 54.90 (₹13,679)
- Qatar: QAR 516.50 (₹13,609)
- Saudi Arabia: SAR 531 (₹13,562)
- Singapore: SGD 187.50 (₹14,121)
- UAE: AED 517.50 (₹13,516)
- United States: USD 141 (₹13,526)
- Abu Dhabi: AED 517.50 (₹13,516)
Should You Buy Gold Today or Wait?
Whether to purchase gold now or wait for a few days depends on the buyer’s financial objective. Long-term investors may consider purchasing gold in smaller quantities at regular intervals, while those planning to buy jewellery may prefer to watch the market for a possible decline.
At present, 24K gold in India is around ₹15,344 per gram. Gold prices continue to be influenced by factors such as geopolitical tensions, the global economic environment, international gold prices and currency movements.
Silver Rate Today – September 16, 2026
Silver prices remained unchanged on September 16. The rate is ₹245 per gram, ₹1,960 for 8 grams, ₹2,450 for 10 grams, ₹24,500 for 100 grams and ₹2,45,000 for 1,000 grams.
| Quantity | Silver Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹245 | ₹0 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,960 | ₹0 |
| 10 grams | ₹2,450 | ₹0 |
| 100 grams | ₹24,500 | ₹0 |
| 1,000 grams | ₹2,45,000 | ₹0 |
Silver prices in Chennai, Hyderabad and Kerala are ₹2,500 for 10 grams, ₹25,000 for 100 grams and ₹2,50,000 per kg.
In Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Vadodara and Ahmedabad, silver is priced at ₹2,450 for 10 grams, ₹24,500 for 100 grams and ₹2,45,000 per kg.