Dhanteras will be celebrated across India on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Gold price: Is 9K gold jewellery better investment option than 22K or 24K jewellery this Diwali?
If you are planning to buy gold jewellery this Dhanteras, make sure to check the BIS hallmark on it. In India, currently two precious metals namely gold and silver have been brought under the ambit of hallmarking.
What is hallmarking?
Hallmarking is the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of a precious metal in a precious metal article.
Tanishq’s price for 22K gold jewellery as of October 16, 2025, is Rs 11,905 per gram.
22 carat gold price at Malabar Gold & Diamonds
Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ price for 22K gold jewellery as of October 16, 2025 is Rs 11,865 per gram.
22 carat gold price at Joyalukkas
As of Thursday (October 16, 2025), Joyalukkas’ price for 22K gold jewellery at its retail and online stores in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Ahmedabad is Rs 11,865 per gram.
22 carat gold price at Kalyan Jewellers
As of October 16, 2025, Kalyan Jewellers’ price for 22K gold jewellery in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Ahmedabad is Rs 11,865 per gram.
India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd.’s (IBJA) indicative retail selling rates for gold jewellery on October 16, 2025 (rates in per gram)
Fine Gold (999): Rs 12,725
22 K: Rs 12,419
20 K: Rs 11,325
18 K: Rs 10,307
14 K: Rs 8,207
Which factors determine gold price
The price of gold depends on its purity. Gold of different purity levels is available in the market. The popular gold purity options are- 24K, 23K, 22K, 20K, 18K and 14K. There is a positive correlation between the gold’s price and its purity. As gold purity goes up, the yellow metal’s price increases.

