Gold at ₹13,895/g: Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
Gold prices are holding steady near all-time highs in June 2026. Before you buy jewellery or invest in gold, here's what the price difference between 24k, 22k, and 18k means for your money — and whether this is the right moment to buy.
1 gram of 22k gold today costs more than 3 days of an average Delhi worker's wage.
That's what you're paying for 22k gold jewellery at top Indian retailers today
Key Takeaways
Compare gram rates across Tanishq, Malabar Gold, and your local jeweller — a ₹50–₹100/gram difference adds up fast on a 10-gram purchase.
Check the IBJA daily rate at ibja.co before visiting any jewellery store — it's the official benchmark and gives you negotiating power.
If you're buying gold as an investment (not jewellery), consider Sovereign Gold Bonds or Gold ETFs instead — zero making charges, no purity risk.
Gold prices are holding steady near all-time highs in June 2026. Before you buy jewellery or invest in gold, here's what the price difference between 24k, 22k, and 18k means for your money — and whether this is the right moment to buy.
Here's what happened: 22k gold jewellery is priced around ₹13,850–₹13,895 per gram at major retailers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold, and Joyalukkas as of June 18, 2026.. IBJA reported a marginal dip in gold rates on June 18, while silver prices also fell slightly compared to the previous trading day.. Prices vary across cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad due to local taxes, making city-wise comparison important before purchasing..
What you should do: Compare gram rates across Tanishq, Malabar Gold, and your local jeweller — a ₹50–₹100/gram difference adds up fast on a 10-gram purchase.. Check the IBJA daily rate at ibja.co before visiting any jewellery store — it's the official benchmark and gives you negotiating power.. If you're buying gold as an investment (not jewellery), consider Sovereign Gold Bonds or Gold ETFs instead — zero making charges, no purity risk..
Making charges on gold jewellery range from 8% to 25% of the gold value and are NOT recovered when you resell — for investment gold, SGBs also pay 2.5% annual interest.
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- [1]“Gold rate today (June 18, 2026): Check 24k, 22k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & other cities” Wealth-Economic Times · 18 Jun 2026
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