Today Gold Rate in India (24K, 22K & 18K)

Gold prices in India move every day with the global market, the rupee, import duty and local demand. The rate shown above is today’s gold price for 24K, 22K and 18K, in both per gram and per 10 grams. It updates twice a day, at 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM India time.

Use the calculators on this page to turn today’s rate into the numbers you actually need, whether you are checking the value of jewellery you own or working out how many grams your budget will buy.

What You Can Do on This Page

• See today’s rate for 24K, 22K and 18K gold, per gram and per 10 grams.
• Switch cities to see the rate for your location.
• Check the value of your gold by entering weight and purity in the value calculator.
• Work out grams for your budget using the buy calculator.
• Read the trend with the 30-day high and low range and a day-by-day history table.
• Share the rate as a link or an image.

Understanding Gold Purity: 24K, 22K and 18K

Karat measures how pure the gold is. This decides both the price and the right use.

• 24K gold is 99.9% pure. It is the softest form, used for coins, bars and digital gold. It is the benchmark for pure gold investment.
• 22K gold, also called 916 gold, is 91.6% pure. The rest is alloy for strength. This is the most common choice for Indian jewellery.
• 18K gold is 75% pure. The higher alloy content makes it more durable, which suits studded, stone-set and designer pieces.

On this page, the 22K and 18K rates are derived from the 24K rate using the standard purity ratios of 0.916 and 0.750, the same method used across the market.

How Gold Prices Are Set in India

We believe you should know how the number is built. Here is the chain in plain terms.

• Global spot price: gold trades internationally in US dollars per troy ounce, where one troy ounce is 31.1035 grams.
• Rupee conversion: the dollar price is converted to rupees using the live USD to INR rate.
• Indian retail level: import duty and the local dealer premium lift the international price to the Indian retail level.
• Per gram: the result is divided down to a per-gram figure for 24K, then scaled to 22K and 18K.

The rate shown here is the base metal price. It does not include the 3% GST or the jeweller’s making charges. You add those at the counter.

Why Gold Rates Differ From City to City

The underlying bullion price is national, but the final retail rate varies slightly by city. The reasons are local transport costs, state association margins and dealer overheads. Cities like Chennai and Kochi often show a small premium. Use the city selector above to see the rate closest to you. Treat city figures as indicative, since jeweller quotes vary.

What Makes Gold Prices Go Up or Down

• US dollar and the rupee: a weaker rupee makes imported gold costlier in India.
• Global demand and safe-haven buying: uncertainty and inflation fears push prices up.
• Interest rates: when rates fall, gold often rises, since holding gold costs less in opportunity terms.
• Import duty: any change in customs duty moves the retail price directly.
• Festivals and weddings: seasonal demand lifts local premiums.

GST and Making Charges on Gold

The rate on this page is before tax and labour. Your final bill has two more parts.

• GST: a flat 3% on the value of the gold.
• Making charges: the jeweller’s fee for crafting the piece. It can be a flat rate per gram or a percentage, and it varies widely by design.

As a rough guide, a jewellery bill is the gold value, plus making charges, plus 3% GST on the total. Coins and bars carry lower or no making charges, which is why they sit closer to the pure metal price.

Ways to Buy and Invest in Gold

• Physical gold: jewellery, coins and bars. Simple to own, but carries making charges and storage concerns.
• Digital gold: buy small amounts online, backed by physical gold.
• Sovereign Gold Bonds: government-issued, priced in grams of gold, with periodic interest and tax benefits on maturity.
• Gold ETFs: traded on the exchange, easy to buy and sell, no purity or storage worry, but you need a demat account.

If you are weighing gold against other options, our SIP Calculator and PPF Calculator help you compare long-term outcomes.

Tax on Selling Gold

Gains from selling physical gold are taxed as capital gains. The rate and holding period rules depend on current tax law, so confirm the latest provisions before you sell. You can estimate your liability with our Capital Gains Calculator.

How to Check Gold Purity Before You Buy

• Look for the BIS hallmark on the piece.
• Check the six-character HUID code.
• Verify both in the BIS CARE app.
• For a lab check, use an authorised BIS Assaying and Hallmarking Centre.

Tips for Buying Gold at the Right Price

• Compare the day’s rate here before you visit a jeweller.
• Ask for the making charge in writing and negotiate it.
• Prefer hallmarked pieces only.
• For pure investment, coins, bars or bonds beat jewellery on cost.
• Keep your bill, it matters for resale and tax.

Data Source and Method

The rate is computed from the international gold spot price and the live USD to INR exchange rate, then adjusted to the Indian retail level and shown before GST and making charges. Prices refresh twice daily. Historical rows marked as estimated are derived from past spot prices and are not same-day India quotes.

Last updated automatically twice daily. Sources: international gold spot price and USD to INR exchange rate, calibrated to Indian retail levels. This page is for informational purposes only and is not a buy or sell recommendation. Confirm the final price, GST and making charges with your jeweller before purchase.