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Due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions at the global level, uncertainty over the monetary policies of the US Central Bank Federal Reserve and fluctuations in the stock market, the demand for gold as a safe haven has suddenly increased in the domestic and international markets. Today, on Monday, July 20, 2026, as soon as the Indian bullion market opened, an upward trend in gold prices was once again seen. This week is going to be very important for those buying gold during the wedding season as well as in this holy month of Sawan. From a reporter’s point of view, there is a slight difference in the rates of jewelery in different states due to local VAT and making charges. Let us know the latest rate list of major cities of the country according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat. What is the price of pure 24 carat and 22 carat gold in jewellery? Today, the prices of 10 grams of gold in the main metros of the country are trading higher than their old closing prices: New Delhi: Today in the country’s capital, 24 carat pure gold has reached ₹ 74,850 per 10 grams, while 22 carat gold used for making jewelery is being sold at the price of ₹ 68,620 per 10 grams. Mumbai: Today in the financial capital Mumbai, the price of 24 carat gold was recorded at ₹ 74,700 per 10 grams and the rate of 22 carat gold was recorded at ₹ 68,470 per 10 grams. Kolkata and Chennai: In Kolkata today, 24K gold is at ₹74,700, while in Chennai, 24K gold is trading as high as ₹75,120 per 10 grams due to heavy demand from South Indian markets. Rate list of major cities of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (Agra, Jaipur, Patna) New rates have been implemented in major cities and bullion markets of Hindi belt since this morning amid heavy rush of customers: Agra: Today in the bullion market of Tajnagari Agra, the price of 24 carat gold is ₹ 74,800 per 10 grams and the price of 22 carat jewelery gold is ₹ 68,580 per 10 grams. Is at the level of 10 grams. Jaipur: Today in Rajasthan’s capital and pink city Jaipur, 24 carat gold is available at ₹ 74,950 and 22 carat gold is available at ₹ 68,710 per 10 grams. Patna: In Patna, the capital of Bihar, today the retail price of 24 carat pure gold is around ₹ 74,750 per 10 grams and the price of 22 carat is around ₹ 68,520 per 10 grams. Budget-Friendly 18K Gold Price and Hallmarking Rules Nowadays, the demand for 18K gold for lightweight daily wear jewelery has increased significantly among the middle class and working women. Today, in most parts of the country, the average price of 18 carat gold remains between ₹ 56,140 to ₹ 56,350 per 10 grams, which is quite affordable from budget point of view. According to the rules of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), now while buying any carat gold in the country, it is mandatory to see the 6 digit alphanumeric HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) code on it. Customers are advised to always take valid bills and use the government ‘BIS Care App’ to check the purity of gold. Commodity experts believe that in view of the weakness in the dollar index, the bullish pressure on gold prices may increase further in the coming days.