Gold Prices Ease to ₹14,171/g on December 29: Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Rates Across India

Gold prices in India softened slightly on Monday, December 29, easing from the recent highs seen late last week. After touching ₹14,242 per gram for 24K gold on December 27, prices cooled modestly, though the broader trend remains firm and elevated. Despite routine day-to-day fluctuations, the market continues to hold within a narrow range, supported by steady global cues and sustained domestic buying interest, which are limiting any sharp correction. 

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Gold Prices Today in India  December 29, 2025

As of 11:40 on December 29, gold rate today across major Indian cities declines compared to the previous session. Below are the latest per-gram prices for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold across key regions:

• Gold Price Today in Mumbai: 24K at ₹14,171, 22K at ₹12,990, 18K at ₹10,628.
• Gold Price Today in Chennai: 24K at ₹14,204, 22K at ₹13,020, 18K at ₹10,865. 
• Gold Price Today in Bangalore: 24K at ₹14,171, 22K at ₹12,99, 18K at ₹10,628.
• Gold Price Today in Hyderabad: 24K at ₹14,171, 22K at ₹12,990, 18K at ₹10,628.
• Gold Price Today in Kerala: 24K at ₹14,171, 22K at ₹12,990, 18K at ₹10,628.
• Gold Price Today in Delhi: 24K at ₹14,186, 22K at ₹13,005, 18K at ₹10,633.

Recent Gold Price Movements in India

Here’s a snapshot of how gold prices have moved over the past few days:

• December 29th: 24K at ₹14,171, 22K at ₹12,990, 18K at ₹10,628.
• December 27th: 24K at ₹14,242, 22K at ₹13,055, 18K at ₹10,682. 
• December 26th: 24K at ₹14,002, 22K at ₹12,835, 18K at ₹10,502.
• December 25th: 24K at ₹13,925, 22K at ₹12,765, 18K at ₹10,444. 
• December 24th: 24K at ₹13,893, 22K at ₹12,735, 18K at ₹10,420.

Gold prices in India eased marginally toward the end of December, with 24K gold slipping to ₹14,171 per gram on December 29 from ₹14,242 on December 27. Prices had seen some volatility earlier, rising from ₹13,893 on December 24 to ₹14,002 on December 26 before softening again. The 22K and 18K categories followed a similar pattern, with 22K gold declining to ₹12,990 on December 29 from ₹13,055 on December 27, while 18K eased to ₹10,628 from ₹10,682 over the same period. 

Despite these short-term fluctuations, the broader trend through late December remains firm. Elevated global prices and steady domestic demand continue to support gold, keeping rates high and limiting any sharp downside correction. 

Gold Market Outlook

The national 24K benchmark now stands at ₹14,171 per gram, down from ₹14,242 on December 27, but still comfortably above ₹13,893 recorded on December 24. Other purities mirrored this softening, with 22K gold at ₹12,990 and 18K at ₹10,628. Overall sentiment remains stable as market participants track global bullion trends, currency movements, and macroeconomic signals before taking fresh directional bets. 

Across major cities, most southern markets - including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala, and Mumbai - reported uniform 24K prices of ₹14,171 per gram. Chennai traded slightly higher at ₹14,204, while Delhi quoted ₹14,186, reflecting modest regional premiums. Price alignment across metros remains tight, signalling a balanced domestic market with limited regional divergence. 

Conclusion

Gold prices in India remain stable to slightly soft as of December 29, with 24K, 22K, and 18K rates at ₹14,171, ₹12,990, and ₹10,628 per gram, respectively. While recent sessions have seen mild volatility, the broader trend continues to reflect consolidation at elevated levels. Supported by steady domestic buying interest and stable global indicators, gold maintains a balanced near-term outlook with no sharp directional shift anticipated.