Gold Rate Today in India Pauses After Crash; Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold & Silver Prices on 21 October 2026

Gold rates in India remained under significant pressure on Wednesday, October 21, as the precious metal struggled to regain momentum following a steep correction after Dussehra 2026. According to GoodReturns data, 24 Karat gold (24K) is trading at Rs 14,608 per gram after plunging Rs 196, while 22 Karat (22K) gold has declined by Rs 180 to Rs 13,390 per gram. The price of 18 Karat gold stands at Rs 10,956 per gram.

Gold Prices Crash Amid Crude Oil Surge, Silver Holds Steady For 6th Day

The weakness comes amid a further decline in gold prices during early Asian trade, with elevated crude oil prices emerging as a key headwind for the bullion market. Silver, meanwhile, has maintained its stability, with prices holding firm for the sixth consecutive day at Rs 230 per gram, or Rs 2,30,000 per kilogram.

Gold Rate Today: Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices Per Kg and Gram on 21 October 2026

24 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

The price of 24 Karat gold, representing 99.9% purity, stands at Rs 14,608 per gram in India. For buyers planning larger purchases, 8 grams of 24 Karat gold cost Rs 1,16,864, while the price of 10 grams is Rs 1,46,080. Those looking to purchase 100 grams of pure gold would need to pay Rs 14,60,800 at the listed rate.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

The rate of 22 Karat gold, widely preferred for jewellery purchases, stands at Rs 13,390 per gram. The price works out to Rs 1,07,120 for 8 grams and Rs 1,33,900 for 10 grams. For a larger purchase of 100 grams, the cost of 22 Karat gold amounts to Rs 13,39,000, based on the current listed rates.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

Meanwhile, 18 Karat gold is priced at Rs 10,956 per gram in India. Buyers purchasing 8 grams of this gold variety would pay Rs 87,648, while 10 grams cost Rs 1,09,560. For 100 grams, the listed price stands at Rs 10,95,600, making it a lower-priced option than 22 Karat and 24 Karat gold.

Silver Rate Today: Check Latest Silver Prices Per Kg & Gram on October 21, 2026

Silver prices in India remained unchanged, with the white metal holding steady at Rs 230 per gram. The latest rates indicate no movement compared with the previous day’s prices, extending the period of stability in the domestic silver market. At the prevailing rate, 8 grams of silver cost Rs 1,840, while 10 grams are priced at Rs 2,300. For larger purchases, 100 grams of silver are valued at Rs 23,000, while the price of 1 kilogram stands at Rs 2,30,000.

“A 1.9% rupee rally made MCX losses deeper. In India, around 17 fund houses paused fresh gold FoF inflows. Gold’s key support sits at $3,950-$4,200 (Rs 1,45,500-Rs 1,51,000); festive and central-bank demand should keep dip-buying alive heading into Dhanteras,” said Mr. Prithviraj Kothari, Managing Director at RiddiSiddhi Bullions Ltd., President of India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd.

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