Gold Rate Today in Chennai, Tamil Nadu โ Complete Guide (23 August 2026)
Today's gold rate in Chennai is โน16,315/gram (24K), โน14,950/gram (22K), and โน12,232/gram (18K). 1 Sovereign (8 grams of 22K gold) costs โน1,19,600 in Chennai today. 10 grams of 24K gold costs โน1,63,150 and 10 grams of 22K gold costs โน1,49,500 in Chennai.
Gold Purity & Price Comparison in Chennai
| Purity | Karat | Gold % | Rate/gram | Best For |
|---|
| 999 | 24K | 99.9% | โน16,315 | Investment, Coins |
| 916 | 22K | 91.6% | โน14,950 | Jewellery |
| 750 | 18K | 75.0% | โน12,232 | Diamond Jewellery |
| 585 | 14K | 58.5% | โน9,544 | Fashion Jewellery |
Factors Affecting Gold Price in Chennai
- International Gold Prices: Chennai's gold rate follows global LBMA benchmarks converted to INR.
- USD/INR Exchange Rate: A weaker rupee makes imported gold more expensive in Chennai.
- Import Duty & GST: 15% import duty + 3% GST are included in the retail gold price.
- Local Demand: Wedding season and festivals drive up gold demand in Tamil Nadu.
- Transportation & Dealer Margin: Minor โน0โ50/gram variation from the base indicative rate in Chennai.
Tax on Gold Purchase in Chennai
- GST: 3% on gold jewellery, coins, and bars purchased in Chennai
- Making Charges GST: 5% GST on making/labour charges at Chennai jewellers
- Capital Gains: Short-term (<3 years) โ income slab rate. Long-term (3+ years) โ 20% with indexation
- TDS: 1% TDS on gold purchases exceeding โน10 lakh per year
Where to Buy Gold in Chennai?
You can buy BIS-hallmarked gold in Chennai from trusted national and regional jewellery chains. Always look for the HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) stamp and compare making charges (3โ25% depending on design) before buying.
๐ฌ GRT Jewellers
๐ฌ Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ)
๐ฌ Prince Jewellery
๐ฌ Saravana Stores Elite Gold
๐ฌ Challani Jewellery Mart
๐ฌ Malabar Gold and Diamonds
Popular gold markets & jewellery hubs near Chennai:
- T Nagar Chennai
- Big Bazaar Street Chennai
- Town Hall Coimbatore
- South Masi Street Madurai
- Five Roads Trichy
Gold Loan in Chennai
Banks and NBFCs in Chennaioffer gold loans at 7-12% interest per annum. With today's 22K rate at โน14,950/gram, 10 grams of gold can fetch a loan of approximately โน1,12,125 (75% LTV). Top gold loan providers in Chennai: Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Fincorp, IIFL Finance, Shriram Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, Axis Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB), South Indian Bank (SIB), City Union Bank (CUB), Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank (TNSC Bank), Rupeek, Indel Money (Fintech & Doorstep Providers).
Gold Tradition & Culture in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of India's largest gold consuming states. Gold is an essential part of Tamil weddings and temple traditions. Nagercoil and Coimbatore are major gold trading hubs. The famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai has a significant gold collection.
Best time to buy gold in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Pongal (Jan), Tamil New Year (Apr), Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali.
Gold Investment Options in Chennai
- Physical Gold: Buy 22K/24K gold coins, bars, and jewellery from trusted Chennai jewellers.
- Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs): Government-backed, 2.5% annual interest + tax-free maturity. Buy from any bank in Chennai.
- Gold ETFs: Trade on NSE/BSE like shares. No storage hassle. Top picks: Nippon Gold ETF, SBI Gold ETF.
- Digital Gold: Buy from โน1 via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm. Gold stored in insured vaults.
- Gold Mutual Funds: Invest via SIP using our SIP Calculator.
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โธ What is today's gold rate in Chennai?
Today's gold rate in Chennai (Tamil Nadu): 24K = โน16,315/gram, 22K = โน14,950/gram, 18K = โน12,232/gram. 1 Sovereign (เฎเฎตเฎฐเฎฉเฏ) = โน1,19,600.
โธ Did gold price go up or down today in Chennai?
Gold price remained unchanged today in Chennai. 24K is โน16,315/gram, 22K is โน14,950/gram, 18K is โน12,232/gram.
โธ Why did gold price rise today in Chennai?
Today gold rate remained unchanged on 23 August 2026 (Sunday), with the 22K gold price holding at Saturday's level. The main reason gold rate today has not changed is the weekend closure of major international bullion markets, which means there is no fresh global gold price discovery on Sunday.
Read full market analysis โโธ What is 22K gold rate in Chennai today?
โธ How much does 1 Sovereign (เฎเฎตเฎฐเฎฉเฏ) gold cost in Chennai?
1 Sovereign (เฎเฎตเฎฐเฎฉเฏ) is equal to 8 grams of 22K gold. Today's 1 Sovereign (เฎเฎตเฎฐเฎฉเฏ) price in Chennai is โน1,19,600.
โธ What is 10 gram gold price in Chennai?โผ
โธ Is gold rate same in Chennai and other cities?โผ
Largely yes. Gold rates across India broadly follow a single national benchmark (aligned with IBJA's daily published rate). However, minor variations (โน0-50/gram) exist in Chennai due to local taxes, transportation cost, octroi, and local jeweller associations' policies.
โธ Where to buy gold in Chennai?โผ
You can buy gold in $Chennai from top showrooms like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, and certified local retailers. Always look for the BIS Hallmark logo and HUID number.
Full HUID verification guide โโธ What is making charge in Chennai jewellers?โผ
Making charges in $Chennai range from 3% to 25% of the gold price depending on style. Plain chains or bangles range from 3% to 8%, while intricate bridal ornaments or temple designs range from 15% to 25%. GST of 5% applies to making charges separately.
Full jewellery price calculator โโธ Can I get gold loan in Chennai?โผ
Yes. Banks and NBFCs in Chennai offer gold loans up to 75% of the gold's value at 7-12% interest rates. 10g of 22K gold (โน1,49,500) can fetch a loan of ~โน1,12,125. Major providers include SBI, Muthoot Finance, and Manappuram.
Compare gold loan options โ SBI Gold Loan โโธ What tax do I pay on gold in Chennai?โผ
Buying gold jewellery attracts 3% GST on the gold value, plus 5% GST on the making charges. A 1% TDS applies if you purchase gold worth more than โน10 lakh in cash.
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โธ What is 916 gold in Chennai?โผ
โธ How to check gold purity in Chennai?โผ
Look for the BIS Hallmark stamp (which includes the BIS triangular logo, 916/750 purity mark) and the unique 6-character HUID alphanumeric code. You can verify the HUID using the BIS Care app.
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โธ Where can I find accurate gold rate in Chennai daily?โผ
WealthMinty publishes indicative daily gold rates for Chennai, covering 24K, 22K, and 18K prices. Rates are manually curated by our editorial team from public bullion market data, updated daily, with 1-month price history, gold weight calculator, and nearby city comparison.
View all India gold rates โโธ What is the gold rate trend this month in Chennai?โผ
โธ How much gold can I buy for โน1 lakh in Chennai?โผ
At today's rate in Chennai, โน1,00,000 can buy 6.13 grams of 24K gold or 6.69 grams of 22K gold. For โน50,000, you get 3.06g (24K) or 3.34g (22K). Making charges (3-25%) and 3% GST are extra.
โธ What is the gold rate for 1 gram, 1 pavan (8g) and 10 grams today in Chennai?โผ
Today's 22K (916) gold rate in Chennai is โน14,950 per gram. So 1 pavan / 1 Sovereign (เฎเฎตเฎฐเฎฉเฏ, 8g) = โน1,19,600 and 10 grams (1 tola) = โน1,49,500. See the weight-by-weight maths in our
1 gram,
1 pavan (8 gram) and
10 gram gold rate guides.
โธ Is the gold rate the same in the morning and evening in Chennai?โผ
For the retail rate a jeweller in Chennai will quote, yes โ jewellers fix their daily rate once in the morning (around 10:00 AM IST, after IBJA publishes its benchmark) and keep it all day. The MCX futures price ticks through the day, but that only feeds into the next morning's fix. See our
morning vs evening gold rate explainer and
why gold price changes daily.
โธ What is the difference between MCX gold price and the retail rate in Chennai?โผ
MCX is the futures price (per 10 grams, ex-duty/ex-GST) at which gold contracts trade on the exchange โ it moves continuously. The retail rate a Chennai jeweller charges per gram already bundles in import duty (~15%) + 3% GST + the jeweller's margin, so it is always higher. Read our full
MCX vs retail gold price comparison.
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