Question 1

What is the rate of gold today in India?

Accepted Answer

Today's indicative 24 carat gold rate in India is ₹14,192 per gram (₹1,41,916 per 10 grams), and 22 carat gold is ₹13,009 per gram (₹1,30,090 per 10 grams). Gold is up today by about 0.48% versus the previous close. These are metal-only prices that exclude jeweller making charges and 3% GST, and they move with the international spot price and the rupee–dollar exchange rate.

Question 2

What is the 24 carat gold rate today?

Accepted Answer

The 24 carat (999, 99.9% pure) gold rate today is ₹14,192 per gram and ₹1,41,916 per 10 grams. 24K is used for coins, bars and investment-grade gold and is the highest rate because it is the purest form. It is too soft for everyday jewellery, which is why ornaments use 22K.

Question 3

What is the 22 carat gold rate today?

Accepted Answer

The 22 carat (916 hallmark, 91.6% pure) gold rate today is ₹13,009 per gram and ₹1,30,090 per 10 grams. 22K is the standard for Indian jewellery. Jewellers add making charges (typically 8–25%) and 3% GST on top of this metal rate.

Question 4

How much is 1 gram of gold today?

Accepted Answer

1 gram of 24 carat gold costs about ₹14,192 today, and 1 gram of 22 carat gold costs about ₹13,009. The exact figure changes through the day with the global spot price. See our per-gram and per-weight breakdown on the 1 gram gold rate page.

Question 5

How much is 8 grams of gold today?

Accepted Answer

8 grams of 24 carat gold is roughly ₹1,13,533 at today's rate, and 8 grams of 22 carat gold is roughly ₹1,04,072, before making charges and GST. Eight grams is a common jewellery weight; use our gold rate calculator to price any custom weight.

Question 6

How much is 10 grams of gold today?

Accepted Answer

10 grams of 24 carat gold is ₹1,41,916 today and 10 grams of 22 carat gold is ₹1,30,090, excluding making charges and 3% GST. 10 grams (one tola is close to 11.66 g) is the standard quote unit in India.

Question 7

Why is the gold rate increasing today?

Accepted Answer

Gold is up today by about 0.48% versus the previous close. Gold in India rises when the international spot price climbs, when the rupee weakens against the US dollar, or when import duty or festival and wedding demand goes up. Global risk — wars, inflation and rate-cut expectations — pushes investors toward gold as a safe haven. Our guide on why gold rates keep increasing in India explains each driver in detail.

Question 8

Is the gold rate decreasing today?

Accepted Answer

Gold is up today by about 0.48% versus the previous close. Gold can fall when the dollar strengthens, global interest rates rise, or profit-taking follows a rally. Because the rate updates through the day, always check the live day-on-day change and the 10-day trend before deciding to buy or sell.

Question 9

Which city or state has the lowest gold rate in India?

Accepted Answer

Gold rates are broadly similar across India because every city works off the same international spot price. Small differences come from local octroi, transport and dealer premiums. Cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kerala's hubs often quote slightly lower, while Chennai tends to run a touch higher. Compare the live city-wise table to find the lowest rate on any given day.

Question 10

How is the gold rate decided in India?

Accepted Answer

The Indian gold rate starts from the international spot price (in US dollars per troy ounce), is converted to rupees using the live USD–INR rate, then has customs duty and 3% GST added. Bullion associations and local jewellers apply a small retail premium on top. Roughly 90% of India's gold is imported, so global cues drive most of the daily movement.

Question 11

What is 916 gold and is it the same as 22K?

Accepted Answer

Yes. "916" is the hallmark stamp for 22 carat gold, meaning 91.6% pure gold. It is the most common purity for Indian jewellery. 24K carries a "999" hallmark (99.9% pure) and 18K carries "750" (75% pure).

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