Dhanteras 2024: Blinkit and other online platforms offer gold coin options, check latest city-wise rates

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, considered the ideal time to invest in precious metals, several options are available for purchasing gold coins and jewelry online, making it convenient to bring home prosperity.

Gold coin options on Blinkit

For those looking to buy from home, Blinkit offers a range of gold and silver coins from well-known jewelers:

- Joyalukkas Gold Coins: A 1-gram gold coin is priced at Rs 8,249, while a 0.5-gram coin is available for Rs 4,149.
- Silver Coins: Malabar and Joyalukkas offer 10-gram silver coins at Rs 999 each, and MMTC’s 10-gram coin is listed at Rs 1,499.

Latest gold rates in major cities (24K and 22K)

Gold prices on Dhanteras vary across cities. Here’s a quick look at current rates:

- Delhi: 24K gold is priced at Rs 78,490 per 10 grams, while 22K is at Rs 74,750.
- Mumbai: The rate for 24K gold stands at Rs 78,380 per 10 grams.
- Noida: 24K gold is available at Rs 78,490 per 10 grams; 22K gold is priced at Rs 74,750.

- City-Specific Rates for 22K Gold:
  - Ahmedabad: Rs 74,190
  - Bengaluru: Rs 74,300
  - Chennai: Rs 73,150
  - Kolkata: Rs 74,850
  - Pune: Rs 74,050

Dhanteras shopping tips

Many also purchase silverware, utensils, or idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to mark the occasion. Stainless steel, copper, and brass utensils are particularly popular for their symbolic representation of abundance and wealth.

With the option to shop online and have gold coins delivered, Dhanteras investments have never been easier.