Gold Rate Today (5 April 2026): Check IBJA 24K, 22K Gold Rates, Tanishq, Kalyan, Malabar, Joyalukkas Prices

Gold prices opened Sunday on a firm note, with benchmark rates from the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) staying elevated across all key purity categories, while branded jewellers continued to quote strong 22K prices for retail buyers. For households planning jewellery purchases today, the latest rates offer a direct look at where gold stands in both the benchmark market and branded retail segment.

Unlike bullion-led reference prices, store-level jewellery rates often matter more for actual buyers walking into showrooms. That makes April 5's pricing especially relevant for consumers comparing branded 22K rates before making purchases for weddings, gifting or routine jewellery buying.

IBJA gold rates set the benchmark for today

The first marker for today's gold market comes from IBJA's indicative retail selling rates, which continue to place the yellow metal at elevated levels. These benchmark prices are widely tracked because they reflect how gold is positioned across standard purity categories before buyers compare what major jewellers are charging.

Latest IBJA indicative gold rates

• 24K (999 fine gold): Rs 14,977 per gram
• 22K gold: Rs 13,729 per gram
• 20K gold: Rs 12,481 per gram
• 18K gold: Rs 11,233 per gram
• 14K gold: Rs 8,737 per gram

The latest benchmark shows 24K gold holding near the top end of the current domestic range, while 22K gold, the most widely purchased jewellery purity in India, also remains expensive. For buyers, these numbers act as the first signal of how costly a jewellery purchase may feel before they even compare retailer quotes.

Retail jewellers keep 22K gold prices near similar levels

After the benchmark view, the next key check for buyers is branded showroom pricing. Major jewellers have largely kept 22K gold jewellery rates close to one another, though one brand is still quoting slightly higher than the rest.

• Tanishq 22K gold rate today: Rs 13,875 per gram
• Kalyan Jewellers 22K gold rate today: Rs 13,835 per gram
• Malabar Gold & Diamonds 22K gold rate today: Rs 13,835 per gram
• Joyalukkas 22K gold rate today: Rs 13,835 per gram

Tanishq is quoting the highest 22K gold jewellery price among the major branded chains today. Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Joyalukkas are all aligned at the same level, giving buyers a relatively narrow price band to compare across top retailers.

Why the gap between benchmark and showroom prices matters

One of the key things gold buyers notice every day is that benchmark rates and showroom rates do not always move in lockstep. IBJA rates are used as a broad market reference, while retailer quotes reflect how branded chains price jewellery for actual consumers.

That difference matters because buyers usually make decisions based on what they will pay at the counter, not just what the benchmark suggests. A small gap in per gram pricing may look minor on paper, but once applied to heavier jewellery items such as bangles, necklaces or bridal sets, it can make a meaningful difference to the final outlay.

Sunday buying keeps gold prices under the spotlight

Gold rates tend to attract more attention on Sundays because this is when many families prefer to visit jewellery stores. Whether it is a planned purchase, an exchange decision or advance shopping for weddings, weekends often become the most active window for comparing branded rates.

That makes today's pricing particularly important for consumers who want to assess not just the base gold rate but also how much extra they may end up paying once making charges, wastage and GST are added. In practical terms, the quoted 22K price is only the starting point of the total bill.

Gold stays expensive as the new financial year begins

The first week of the new financial year has kept gold firmly in the high-price zone, and April 5 is no exception. Both benchmark rates and branded jewellery prices indicate that the metal remains costly for buyers entering the market right now.

For anyone planning a purchase today, the smarter approach is to use the IBJA rate as the day's benchmark, then compare the 22K retail rates at major jewellers before finalising a store visit. With prices still elevated, even a small per gram difference can matter more than usual when buying larger pieces.