Gold prices in India continue their record-breaking rally on October 8, 2025, reflecting global market turbulence and strong domestic festive demand. As investors and jewellery buyers rush to track the latest rates, the 24K gold price today has surged past ₹1.23 lakh per 10 grams, marking one of the highest levels ever seen.
Across major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, gold remains in high demand, driven by the ongoing wedding season and a weak rupee that has made imports costlier. Whether you are purchasing 14K, 18K, or 24K gold, knowing the latest market rate helps you make smarter investment and buying decisions. For more updates on Todays Gold rate and Today’s currency exchange rates, visit India Focus Daily News.
From a city-wise perspective, 24K gold (10 g) is being quoted as:
- Delhi — ₹1,22,080 for 10 g
- Kolkata — ₹1,23,170 (10 g)
- Mumbai — ₹1,23,170 (10 g)
- Chennai — ₹1,23,280 (10 g)
City-Wise Gold Rate Table (Gram Basis, 24K / 22K / 18K)
Below is an illustrative table of per-gram rates in major Indian cities, based on national benchmarks and metro 10 g figures. Use these as a guide; actual jeweller quotes may differ due to local premiums.
Why Are Prices So High Today?
Key reasons behind the sharp gold rally on October 8, 2025:
- Safe-haven demand amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty
- Weak Indian rupee making bullion imports costlier
- Festive / wedding season demand in India pushing consumption
- Expectations of monetary easing / rate cuts overseas, boosting appeal of non-yielding assets
- Local premiums & limited supply, especially in tight markets
- Momentum & speculative inflows pushing prices beyond historical levels
— The gold futures on MCX touched record highs (~₹1,22,101 per 10 g for December
