18K Gold Rate Today in India — June 18, 2026
As of June 18, 2026, Gold is trading at Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred and Fourteen Rupees per gram across India. The 10-gram rate stands at One Lakh Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred and Forty Three Rupees, and 100 grams costs Fifteen Lakh Thirty One Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty Five Rupees.
18K Gold Rate Today — 10-Day Trend
18K Gold Rate Today in India
The 18k gold rate today sits at 11,485.69 per gram, based on the latest 24K spot price of ₹15,314.25 as of June 18, 2026. That is the clean market rate before a jeweller adds making charges, wastage, and GST. If you are comparing necklaces, rings, or lightweight daily-wear pieces, this is the number that anchors the bill.
Indian gold pricing does not move in a vacuum. LBMA PM fix sets the global benchmark, then USD/INR conversion and import duty shape the local number you see on a retail screen. MCX gold futures often move first, and the cash market follows after a short lag.
- 24K gold (1 gram): ₹15,314.25
- 22K gold (1 gram): ₹14,038.07
- 18K gold (1 gram): ₹11,485.69
- 18K gold (10 grams): ₹114,856.91
- 18K gold (100 grams): ₹1,148,569.11
- 24K gold (1 kilogram): ₹15,314,254.82
The gap between 18K and 24K is not just a purity story. It is the difference between jewellery metal and investment metal. For a buyer in Mumbai, Chennai, or Delhi, the rate matters — but the final bill matters more.
18K Gold Price by Weight
Today's Gold rate is Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred and Fourteen Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Gold costs One Lakh Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred and Forty Three Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹15,314.25 | Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred and Fourteen Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹122,514.04 | One Lakh Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred and Fourteen Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹153,142.55 | One Lakh Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred and Forty Three Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹1,531,425.48 | Fifteen Lakh Thirty One Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty Five Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹15,314,254.82 | One Crore Fifty Three Lakh Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Five Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹434,151.47 | Four Lakh Thirty Four Thousand One Hundred and Fifty One Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹476,326.92 | Four Lakh Seventy Six Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Seven Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹15,314,254,820.00 | Fifteen Hundred and Thirty One Crore Forty Two Lakh Fifty Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Rupees |
Why 18K Gold Looks Cheaper, and Why That Can Be Misleading
At first glance, 18K looks like a bargain because it costs less per gram than 22K or 24K. That part is true. What gets missed is the rest of the invoice. A decent chain or ring can carry making charges that wipe out a fair chunk of the saving, especially in small-weight jewellery where labour costs dominate the bill.
How to judge 18K gold before buying
Start with the BIS hallmark. For 18K gold, the fineness mark should read 750, which means 75% pure gold mixed with alloy metals for strength. That alloy mix is exactly why 18K holds up better in everyday use than 22K, which is softer and dents more easily.
The market side also matters. A weak rupee can push the 18k gold rate today higher even if global bullion is flat, and geopolitical shocks can do the same in a hurry. Oil spikes, central bank gold buying, or a sharp jump in safe-haven demand after a conflict headline can all nudge prices upward without much warning.
For retail buyers, the smart move is simple: check the live rate, verify the hallmark, then ask for the making-charge breakup in writing. It saves awkward surprises later.
18K Gold Rate Today — Last 10 Days
The most recent Gold price on record (2026-06-18) is Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred and Fourteen Rupees per gram. This is up by Twenty Two Rupees from the previous day's rate of ₹15,292.40.
| Date | Price (₹/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | ₹15,314.25 | +21.85 |
| 2026-06-17 | ₹15,292.40 | -17.48 |
| 2026-06-16 | ₹15,309.88 | +112.89 |
| 2026-06-15 | ₹15,196.99 | +138.80 |
| 2026-06-14 | ₹15,058.19 | 0.00 |
| 2026-06-13 | ₹15,058.19 | +26.05 |
| 2026-06-12 | ₹15,032.14 | +345.40 |
| 2026-06-11 | ₹14,686.74 | -343.29 |
| 2026-06-10 | ₹15,030.03 | -464.30 |
| 2026-06-09 | ₹15,494.34 | — |
Should You Buy 18K Gold as an Investment?
If you are buying for pure investment, 18K is usually not the first choice. Coins, bars, gold ETFs, digital gold, or a Sovereign Gold Bond fit that job better because they track the underlying metal more closely. 18K exists for wearability, not purity-first accumulation.
That said, not every buyer wants a vault-style asset. Many households prefer jewellery that can be worn, gifted, and passed on. In that world, 18K has a practical edge. It gives you the look of gold, better hardness for daily wear, and lower breakage risk than higher-purity pieces.
Seasonal demand still plays a role. Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, wedding season, and year-end gifting all bring fresh demand into the market, and local premiums can widen even when the headline spot rate looks calm. On the bigger chart, gold remains a hedge against currency weakness and inflation scares, which is why the 52-week range often tells a better story than one day’s quote.
SGBs sit in a different bucket entirely. They pay 2.5% annual interest, carry a lock-in period, and trade on exchanges at market price. That makes them very different from a mangalsutra, a coin, or a 18K ring, but they do give you gold exposure without storage headaches.
18K Gold Rate Today — Questions Buyers Ask
The 18K gold rate today in India is about ₹11,485.69 per gram based on the latest 24K spot price of ₹15,314.25 as of June 18, 2026. That is the pure rate before making charges, wastage, and GST.
18K gold is calculated as 18/24 of the 24K rate. If 24K gold is ₹15,314.25 per gram, then 18K works out to roughly ₹11,485.69 per gram.
Yes, hallmarked 18K jewellery should carry a BIS hallmark and the correct fineness stamp, usually 750 for 18K gold. Always check the hallmark before paying retail prices.
MCX gold tracks the market more closely, but jeweller billing adds making charges, wastage, stone costs if any, and GST. That is why the shop bill can sit above the plain 18K rate shown on price trackers.
For rings, bracelets, and lightweight fashion pieces, 18K is a practical choice because it is harder than 22K or 24K. Pure investment buyers still usually prefer 24K coins, bars, or digital gold.
The 10 gram 18K gold price today is approximately ₹114,856.91 before retail mark-up and GST.
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