Common questions about gold in India
Straight answers to what people search for most
What is the gold rate in India today?
The calculated 22K value is 10,812.70 INR per gram and the calculated 24K value is 11,795.68 INR per gram, both before import duty, GST and making charges. The India rate page lists every carat.
What is the 22 carat gold rate today per gram?
The calculated 22K value is 10,812.70 INR per gram, and the 22K rate page shows the figure per 10 grams. A jeweller's board rate will differ, and city rates vary.
What is the 24 carat gold rate today in India?
The calculated 24K value is 11,795.68 INR per gram, before duty, GST and making charges. See the 24K rate page for the 10-gram figure.
How much GST is charged on gold jewellery in India?
3%. The GST Council's FAQ says it applies to the total transaction value of the jewellery, whether or not the making charge is shown separately, and our GST guide works through a bill.
Is GST on making charges 5% or 3%?
For a sale of finished jewellery the GST Council's FAQ says 3% of the total, while 5% applies to job work on the job charges only. Some bills split it differently, so see our guide and ask the jeweller.
What is the import duty on gold in India?
An effective 15% since 13 May 2026, made up of 10% basic customs duty and a 5% cess, according to reports of the CBIC notification. It can change, so check the latest position and compare a full bill in the gold calculator.
Why is the gold rate different in Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi?
Rates vary between cities because of transport, local demand and local jewellers' pricing. The national calculated value cannot show this, so ask for your jeweller's board rate.
Is this the official gold rate in India?
No. This is a calculated international value in rupees, not a rate set by a bullion association or a jeweller, and the method page explains how we get it.
Are import duty and GST included in this rate?
No. Import duty, GST and making charges are not in the calculated value, which is why Indian shop prices differ. Use the gold calculator to add GST and a making charge.
What is 22K916 hallmark gold?
22K is 91.7% pure gold, and 916 is its fineness in parts per thousand as BIS marks it. Our 22K rate guide explains the hallmark and the HUID.
How do I verify a HUID on gold jewellery?
Use the "Verify HUID" feature in the BIS Care app, which BIS provides for this. The HUID is a six-digit alphanumeric code unique to each hallmarked item, and our 22K guide says what else to check.
How is the making charge on gold calculated?
Each jeweller sets it, per gram or as a percentage of the gold value, and it is added before GST. Try different figures in the gold calculator to compare two shops.
When does the gold rate update on this site?
It follows the global market and shows the time of the last update in India time. The market closes from Friday evening to Sunday evening, and the previous days table lists recent closes.