A sales woman picks up a gold braclet from a display in a jewellery shop in Taipei. AFP PHOTO/PATRICK LINAI Quick ReadGold prices in India’s retail market stayed largely unchanged on Sunday, April 19, with only slight movement in 24-carat and 22-carat rates. The day coincides with Akshaya Tritiya, traditionally considered auspicious for purchasing gold and silver, meanwhile, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX).
Based on the previous closing levels, gold continues to trade above ₹1.5 lakh.
The price of 24-karat gold in India stood at ₹154,900 per 10 grams at 6.15 am on Sunday.
Meanwhile, 22-karat gold was priced at ₹141,992 per 10 grams in the retail market. Silver 999 Fine was priced at ₹259,210 per 1 kg, according to the Indian Bullion Association (IBA).
Retail buyers should keep in mind that jewellers often include making charges, taxes, and GST, which can raise the final cost of gold.
24 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹155,780/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹142,800/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Mumbai — ₹275,000/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Delhi — ₹155,930/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Delhi — ₹142,920/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Delhi— ₹275,000/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad— ₹155,830/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad— ₹142,850/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Ahmedabad— ₹275,000/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Bengaluru— ₹155,780/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Bengaluru— ₹142,800/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Bengaluru— ₹275,000/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹155,780/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹142,800/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Kolkata — ₹275,000/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹155,780/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹142,800/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Hyderabad — ₹280,000/1 kg.
24 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹156,660/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹143,600/10 gm.
Silver 999 Fine rate in Chennai — ₹280,000/1 kg.
Akshaya Tritiya is widely associated with purchasing gold, silver, and other valuables, as it is believed to bring lasting and growing wealth. According to Drik Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi begins at 10:49 am on April 19 and ends at 7:27 am on April 20.
The auspicious timings for prayers and purchases vary slightly across cities:
Delhi/NCR: 10:49 am – 12:20 pm
Mumbai: 10:49 am – 12:38 pm
Pune: 10:49 am – 12:34 pm
Ahmedabad: 10:49 am – 12:39 pm
Jaipur: 10:49 am – 12:26 pm
Chandigarh: 10:49 am – 12:22 pm
Kolkata: 10:49 am – 11:36 am
Chennai: 10:49 am – 12:08 pm
Bengaluru: 10:49 am – 12:19 pm
Hyderabad: 10:49 am – 12:15 pm
Many people also consider it an auspicious occasion to start new ventures, including launching businesses, making investments, or buying property.
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