South India Gold Rates

Gold Rate Today in Chennai

Our indicative 22K and 24K rate for Chennai, updated through the day, with the official source to confirm the exact published figure. We do not set or claim the rate.

Indicative Gold Rate, Chennai our estimate · as of 31 Jul 2026 IST
22K · 916
₹12,621/g
₹126,214 / 10g
24K · 999
₹13,779/g
₹137,789 / 10g
18K · 750
₹10,334/g
₹103,341 / 10g
This is our own indicative figure, computed live from the international spot price plus standard India import duty and GST. It is not the official Chennai trade rate. The real rate changes daily and varies by purity, making charges and your jeweller. Confirm the exact published rate with the source below. Apex Influence is not a gold buyer and does not broker gold sales. We are a marketing and software company that works with gold businesses.
Exact rate, official source

Madras Jewellers and Diamond Merchants Association (MJDMA)

Chennai's daily rate is set by the Madras Jewellers and Diamond Merchants Association (MJDMA), the reference for all of Tamil Nadu.

See the Chennai rate ↗
Market read · as of 31 Jul 2026 IST

Where the Chennai gold rate is heading

Sideways for now

Range-bound. No clear push either way right now, just small daily moves in both directions.

Typical daily swing lately: about ±1.5%, roughly ±₹2,026 on 10g of 24K. A move of that size in a day is normal, not a reason to panic.
The bigger picture (fundamentals)The fundamentals lean supportive right now: the rupee has been weakening, which lifts the price of gold in India, and the US dollar has been softening, which supports gold worldwide. Over the longer run, gold is driven by interest rates, central-bank buying and India's festival and wedding demand.
For education only. This is not for trading and it is not investment advice. It is here to help anyone searching for gold understand the market before they buy or sell. Gold can move either way on any given day.
Apex gold sentiment gauge · as of 31 Jul 2026 IST

Gold Fear & Greed Index

45 / 100 · Neutral
Extreme FearNeutralExtreme Greed

Neutral means no strong bias either way right now. Expect small, news-driven moves rather than a big one-way run.

How we read it: a blend of price momentum, RSI, where today sits in the 12-month range, and recent volatility, scored 0 (fear) to 100 (greed). Educational, not investment advice.

About the gold rate in Chennai

Chennai is one of India's busiest gold markets, with T. Nagar and Usman Road packed with showrooms, and the daily rate set by the Madras Jewellers and Diamond Merchants Association (MJDMA) that the rest of Tamil Nadu follows.

22K (916) is the standard for jewellery here, while 24K is for coins and investment. The number on this page is our indicative estimate; confirm the exact Chennai rate with the association before any purchase or sale.

What is your gold actually worth in Chennai?

Use our free calculator to estimate your gold's value at today's rate, then check that figure against the official source below and against at least two buyers before you sell. We are not a gold buyer and earn nothing from your sale.

Gold rate in Chennai, common questions

Who sets the gold rate in Chennai?

The Madras Jewellers and Diamond Merchants Association (MJDMA) sets Chennai's daily rate, which the whole of Tamil Nadu follows, over the national IBJA benchmark.

Is 916 gold the same as 22K?

Yes. 916 means 91.6% pure gold, which is 22 karat, the standard for Indian jewellery. 24K is 99.9% pure, used for coins and bars. Our card shows both so you can compare.

Where do I get the best value for old gold in Chennai?

Value your gold at today's rate with our free calculator, then get quotes from at least two Chennai buyers before you accept an offer. The rate is only the starting point. Making charges, purity testing and melting deductions decide what you actually receive, and those vary by shop.

Will the gold rate go up or down tomorrow in Chennai?

No one can promise tomorrow's exact rate. What we do show, right on this page, is the direction the market is leaning, read from price momentum, the rupee and US dollar trend, and our gold fear and greed gauge, so you can time your buying or selling with a clearer head. It is for education only, not for trading and not a guarantee.

What is the gold fear and greed index?

It is a 0 to 100 gauge of market mood for gold, blending price momentum, RSI, where today's price sits in the 12-month range, and recent volatility. A low score means fear (prices have cooled, often where value buyers look); a high score means greed (prices running hot). It updates automatically and is educational, not investment advice.