Srinagar: If you’re buying jewellery for a wedding, or planning a savings purchase in Jammu & Kashmir, today’s city benchmarks can help you compare a jeweller’s quote before you pay. According to Goodreturns city rate cards for January 17, 2026, 24K gold is ₹14,487 per gram in Chennai.
Gold Rate Today (Jan 17, 2026): City-wise (₹/gram)
Chennai
- 24K: ₹14,487/g
- 22K: ₹13,280/g
- 18K: ₹11,090/g
Mumbai
- 24K: ₹14,378/g
- 22K: ₹13,180/g
- 18K: ₹10,784/g
Delhi
- 24K: ₹14,393/g
- 22K: ₹13,195/g
- 18K: ₹10,799/g
Kolkata
- 24K: ₹14,378/g
- 22K: ₹13,180/g
- 18K: ₹10,784/g
Silver Rate Today (Jan 17, 2026): City-wise (₹/kg)
- Chennai: ₹3,10,000/kg
- Mumbai: ₹2,95,000/kg
- Delhi: ₹2,95,000/kg
- Kolkata: ₹2,95,000/kg
What This Means for J&K Buyers (What you should do)
- Ask for BIS hallmark and a full bill breakup (weight, purity, making charges, stone charges if any).
- Compare the per-gram rate first, then check the final bill—making charges and bill components can change the total.
- If you’re buying in Srinagar or Jammu, use these rates as a reference and confirm your jeweller’s live rate before payment.
Key Highlights Box
- Highest 24K among these cities: Chennai at ₹14,487/g.
- Silver highest here: Chennai at ₹3,10,000/kg; Mumbai/Delhi/Kolkata at ₹2,95,000/kg.
- Next step: Check your local Srinagar/Jammu quote and ensure purity and making charges are shown separately on the invoice.
FAQ
A1: Chennai ₹13,280/g; Mumbai ₹13,180/g; Delhi ₹13,195/g; Kolkata ₹13,180/g.
A2: City rates can vary due to local demand, logistics costs and jeweller spreads. Your final payable amount also changes with making charges and stone/other bill items.
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Reported by KittoNews Desk | Edited by Gowhar nabi
Source Transparency: Information in this article is based on Goodreturns city rate cards for January 17, 2026.
Disclaimer (Finance): Note: Verify details from the official website/jeweller before acting. KittoNews is not responsible for errors.
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