Today Gold Rate in India: Live 18K, 22K & 24K Prices

India — the world's second-largest gold consumer, with demand driven by festivals and weddings nationwide — has its own rhythm of gold buying, shaped as much by local habit as by the national bullion market. Here's the 14 Oct 2026 wholesale rate for 18K, 22K and 24K, followed by a full breakdown of India's retail pricing.

Live Gold Price Dashboard: India, India

These are today's wholesale rates for India — the starting point before a showroom adds making charges or tax:

• 24-Carat Pure Gold (99.9%): ₹14,786.00 per gram — bought mainly as investment bars or sealed coins rather than jewellery.
• 22-Carat Standard Gold (91.6%): ₹13,542.00 per gram — the purity used in almost all traditional Indian jewellery — chains, bridal sets, and heavier ornaments.
• 18-Carat Gold (75.0%): ₹11,086.00 per gram — a lighter-weight option, and the standard base for pieces set with diamonds or stones.

Live Rate Tracker

For anyone buying a meaningful quantity in India, intraday movement matters. The tracker below reflects live pricing through the trading day.

Retail Price Breakdown in India

The figures above are pure wholesale value. What you actually pay at a India showroom includes making charges and GST on top — and given India's identity as the world's second-largest gold consumer, with demand driven by festivals and weddings nationwide, local demand patterns around Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras and the wedding season nationwide tend to shape showroom pricing too.

• Making Charges (Value Addition): typically 8% for machine-made jewellery, rising past 20% for intricate handcrafted designs.
• Taxes (GST): a flat 3% Goods and Services Tax on the combined value of gold weight and making charges.

10-Day Price Trend

A quick look at recent momentum helps time a larger purchase in India. Here's the 10-day performance view:

Gold Rate Calculator

Use the calculator below to estimate your final bill for a purchase in India, including making charges and the standard 3% GST.

FAQs: Gold Rate in India

What is today's 22K gold rate in India?

You'll find the current 22K rate for India in the dashboard above; it updates through the trading day.

Is GST charged on gold jewellery purchases in India?

Yes — the 3% GST is a national rate under Indian tax law and applies in full to gold bought in India.

Why do gold rates in India sometimes differ from other cities?

India's rates can shift slightly from nearby cities because of local jeweller-association pricing conventions and seasonal demand around Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras and the wedding season nationwide.

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