Gold Prices Climb Further to ₹15,993 on May 21: Check Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Rates Across Major Cities

Gold prices in India rebounded further on May 21 after witnessing a broad correction through the previous sessions. Following the decline from the recent peak of ₹16,789 on May 13, 24K gold eased to ₹16,233 on May 14 and further to ₹16,009 on May 15 before slipping to ₹15,622 on May 18. However, prices recovered to ₹15,704 on May 19, climbed to ₹15,835 on May 20, and rose further to ₹15,993 on May 21, indicating renewed buying interest after the recent pullback.

Earlier, gold had corrected from the April peak of ₹15,577 on April 16, slipping to ₹15,066 by April 30 after a volatile second half of April. Despite the latest fluctuations, gold prices remain highly volatile and sensitive to global sentiment, currency movements, and broader market trends.

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Gold Prices Today in India May 21, 2026

On May 21st, gold rate today across major Indian cities decline 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 15,993, 22K at ₹14,660, 18K at ₹11,995.
• Gold Price Today in Chennai: 24K at ₹16,167, 22K at ₹14,810, 18K at ₹12,425.
• Gold Price Today in Bangalore: 24K at 15,993, 22K at ₹14,660, 18K at ₹11,995.
• Gold Price Today in Hyderabad: 24K at 15,993, 22K at ₹14,660, 18K at ₹11,995.
• Gold Price Today in Kerala: 24K at 15,993, 22K at ₹14,660, 18K at ₹11,995.
• Gold Price Today in Delhi: 24K at ₹16,023, 22K at ₹14,675, 18K at ₹12,010.

Recent Gold Price Movements in India

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

• May 21st: 24K at ₹15,993, 22K at ₹14,660, 18K at ₹11,995.
• May 20th: 24K at ₹15,835, 22K at ₹14,515, 18K at ₹11,876.
• May 19th: 24K at ₹15,704, 22K at ₹14,395, 18K at ₹11,778.
• May 18th: 24K at ₹15,622, 22K at ₹14,320, 18K at ₹11,717.
• May 15th: 24K at ₹16,009, 22K at ₹14,675, 18K at ₹12,007.

May 14 and ₹16,009 on May 15 amid profit booking. Prices later recovered from ₹15,622 on May 18 to ₹15,704 on May 19, ₹15,835 on May 20, and further to ₹15,993 on May 21, signalling renewed buying interest.

Similarly, 22K gold recovered from ₹13,675 on May 5 to ₹14,660 on May 21 after witnessing sharp swings through mid-May.

The 18K rate followed a similar trend, rebounding from ₹11,189 on May 5 to ₹11,995 on May 21, reflecting renewed strength across gold categories.

Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices in India remain highly volatile after the sharp rally seen on May 13. Following the surge to ₹16,789, 24K gold eased to ₹16,233 on May 14 and further to ₹16,009 on May 15 before slipping to ₹15,622 on May 18. Prices have since recovered steadily to ₹15,704 on May 19, ₹15,835 on May 20, and further to ₹15,993 on May 21, signalling renewed buying interest after the recent correction. Despite the pullback from record highs, prices remain well above early-May levels, indicating underlying strength in the domestic bullion market. Chennai and Delhi continue to trade at a premium compared to other major cities.

Conclusion

As of May 21, gold prices across most major cities stand at around ₹15,993 per gram for 24K, ₹14,660 for 22K, and ₹11,995 for 18K gold. Chennai remains the highest-priced market, with 24K gold at ₹16,167, followed by Delhi at ₹16,023.

The continued recovery after the May 18 decline suggests improving sentiment in the bullion market. Gold prices are likely to remain highly sensitive to global cues, currency movements, and investor sentiment in the near term.