The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,317 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 14,040 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 11,488 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns.Gold Rate Today: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,317 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 14,040 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 11,488 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns.The price of 24K gold today, September 15, 2026, in India, stands at Rs 15,317 per gram, reflecting a decrease of Rs 92 over that on September 14.Similarly, the price of 22K and 18K gold currently stands at Rs 14,040 per gram and Rs 11,488 per gram for 18 carat gold, marking a decrease of Rs 85 and Rs 69 respectively over the prices on September 14.With respect to current festivities like Ganesh Chaturthi, Mr. Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES, noted that, “Ganesh Chaturthi is the onset of the festival season in India and sets the sentiment for festival-led gold buying. Despite the prices being 45-50% higher than they were during Ganesh Chaturthi last year, the demand for the precious metal is expected to remain resilient this season, driven by firm prices and future outlook.”He further commented that “consumers may adopt a more measured approach to spending, with a preference for gold coins, lightweight jewellery, and smaller-ticket purchases as they navigate elevated prices.”Also Read | World News Today Live Updates: US limits air defence time slots for tankers sailing through HormuzPurityGramsToday (INR)24 Carat10gRs 15,31722 Carat10gRs 14,04018 Carat10gRs 11,810City Wise RateCity24K22K18KChennaiRs 15,317Rs 14,040Rs 11,810MumbaiRs 15,317Rs 14,040Rs 11,488DelhiRs 15,332Rs 14,055Rs 11,503KolkataRs 15,317Rs 14,040Rs 11,488BangaloreRs 15,317Rs 14,040Rs 11,488HyderabadRs 15,317Rs 14,040Rs 11,488PuneRs 15,317Rs 14,040Rs 11,488VadodaraRs 15,322Rs 14,045Rs 11,493AhmedabadRs 15,322Rs 14,045Rs 11,493Tensions in West AsiaIn a recent update noted by Al Jazeera, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia hit a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. officials, the vessel was initially struck by an Iranian missile last month and targeted again by a drone over the weekend while anchored off the Omani coast. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated assertions that Tehran is seeking negotiations, noting that any future American engagement remains entirely at his discretion.A short-lived pause in fighting, initially arranged by Washington and Tehran in mid-June 2026 as a 60-day armistice to protect merchant maritime corridors, rapidly disintegrated beneath a relentless wave of targeted missile strikes and ongoing hazards to commercial ships. As both nations formally abandoned the tenuous agreement and resumed active hostilities, official diplomatic communications broke down completely.Story continues below this adThe swift escalation of turbulence across international energy markets compelled investors to seek refuge in gold as the premier safe haven investment, propelling local bullion valuations upward alongside global spot market trends, revised import duty policies, and foreign exchange market swings.