Gold rate today in India
The indicative price of gold in rupees right now, for every common purity and weight, with the calculation shown in full.
Price a piece of jewellery Silver rate today
Why your jeweller’s price is different
The figure above is a reference for the metal alone. A shop’s board rate usually sits close to it, but the bill for jewellery is higher for three reasons. Making charges cover design and labour, typically 8% to 25% of the gold value. GST of 3% applies to the gold and the making charges together. And the purity of most jewellery is 22 karat (91.6% gold), not 24. City-to-city differences come from local demand, transport and the jeweller’s own premium.
Check purity before you pay
Hallmarking is mandatory for gold jewellery sold in most of India. A hallmarked piece carries the BIS mark, the purity grade (such as 22K916) and a six-character HUID code unique to that piece. You can verify the HUID in the government’s BIS CARE app. Ask for an itemised bill showing weight, purity, rate, making charges and GST.
Ways to own gold
- Jewellery and coins: physical ownership, with making charges and storage to think about.
- Gold ETFs and gold mutual funds: track the gold price, regulated by SEBI, held in demat or with a fund house, no making charges.
- Digital gold sold by apps: convenient for small amounts, but not regulated by SEBI or the RBI; read the custody terms closely.
Questions
What is the difference between 24K and 22K gold?
24 karat is 99.9% pure and is used for coins and bars. It is too soft for most jewellery, so jewellers use 22 karat, which is 91.6% gold mixed with other metals for strength. 22K is priced at 22/24 of the 24K rate.
Does the price on this page include GST?
No. The headline figures exclude the 3% GST, which is shown separately. They do include India’s 15% customs duty on gold, which applies from 13 May 2026.
How much is one tola or one sovereign?
A tola is about 11.66 grams and is common in north India and the Gulf. A sovereign, or pavan, is 8 grams and is widely used in south India.
How is gold taxed when I sell it?
Physical gold held for more than 24 months is a long-term capital asset taxed at 12.5% without indexation; gains on shorter holdings are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate. Rules for gold funds and ETFs differ; check before you sell.
International price from Gold API, converted at the live rupee rate. Indicative only; not a dealing price.