Gold price today, 4 November: City rates differ as Dhanteras buying begins
Gold prices were mixed across published Indian market snapshots on 4 November 2026. A Mint morning update put gold at ₹1,39,790 per 10 grams at 9:28 am, while city retail quotes and other trackers showed different levels. Here is how buyers can compare rates before Dhanteras.
Gold prices in India showed different readings across published market updates on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, as households began preparing for Dhanteras and Diwali. The variation is a reminder that a quoted gold rate depends on the source, time, city, purity and whether it is a benchmark or a jeweller’s retail price.
What the 4 November updates reported
Livemint reported that gold was at ₹1,39,790 per 10 grams at 9:28 am, down ₹100 or 0.07% in that snapshot. Its city table listed 24-karat gold at ₹1,39,850 per 10 grams in New Delhi, ₹1,39,440 in Mumbai, ₹1,39,650 in Bengaluru, ₹1,39,250 in Kolkata, ₹1,39,660 in Hyderabad and ₹1,39,840 in Chennai.
The Indian Express, citing Goodreturns, published a different India-wide per-gram reading later in its 9:31 am update. The Times of India’s city rate tracker also showed its own 4 November prices. These figures should not be combined into one city comparison: providers can refresh at different times and may use different retail or reference-rate methods.
Why your jeweller’s bill may be different
A rate quoted for 24K bullion is not the same as the price of a 22K jewellery item. The final invoice can include the gold value for the item’s weight and purity, making charges, applicable GST and any other disclosed charges. The rate displayed online may also be indicative and may not match a shop’s live selling price.
Before buying, ask the jeweller to show the rate and purity used for that transaction, the net gold weight, making charges and the full tax-inclusive total. Compare like-for-like quotes for the same purity and item weight, and check the bill and hallmark details.
A careful way to read today’s rate
Use a single provider’s timestamped city quote for an initial comparison, then confirm the live price with the jeweller before placing an order. A morning snapshot can change during the day. This report is a market update for general information, not investment advice or a prediction of future prices.
**Sources:** Livemint, “Gold, silver prices today, 4 Nov,” published 4 November 2026; The Indian Express, “Gold Rate Today, November 4,” updated 4 November 2026; The Times of India gold-rate tracker, 4 November 2026. Rates are source-specific snapshots and may change.
