18 Carat Gold Rate in India — June 13, 2026
As of June 13, 2026, Gold is trading at Fifteen Thousand Thirty Two Rupees per gram across India. The 10-gram rate stands at One Lakh Fifty Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty One Rupees, and 100 grams costs Fifteen Lakh Three Thousand Two Hundred and Fourteen Rupees.
18 Carat Gold Rate in India — 10-Day Trend
18 Carat Gold Rate in India Today
The 18 carat gold rate in India today stands at ₹15,032.14 per gram for pure 24K gold, while the 18K equivalent works out to ₹11,274.11 per gram. That difference is not cosmetic. It comes from the gold content itself, because 18K carries 75% pure gold and the rest is alloy.
For buyers comparing a chain, pendant, or ring, 18K is usually the more practical benchmark. It is lower than 22K, yet strong enough for daily wear. On this page, the live spot price is tied to the same broader market that drives MCX gold and the LBMA PM fix, before local jewellery mark-ups are added.
- 24K gold (1 gram): ₹15,032.14
- 22K gold (1 gram): ₹13,779.46
- 18K gold (1 gram): ₹11,274.11
- 10 grams of 18K gold: ₹112,741.05
- 100 grams of 18K gold: ₹1,127,410.50
- 1 kg of 18K gold: ₹11,274,105.00
What matters for most retail buyers is the gap between the displayed rate and the final bill. That gap widens once making charges, stone-setting, and GST enter the picture. So yes, the market number matters. But the invoice at a jewellery counter matters just as much.
18 Carat Gold Rate by Weight
Today's Gold rate is Fifteen Thousand Thirty Two Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Gold costs One Lakh Fifty Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty One Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹15,032.14 | Fifteen Thousand Thirty Two Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹120,257.12 | One Lakh Twenty Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Seven Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹150,321.40 | One Lakh Fifty Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty One Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹1,503,214.00 | Fifteen Lakh Three Thousand Two Hundred and Fourteen Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹15,032,140.00 | One Crore Fifty Lakh Thirty Two Thousand One Hundred and Forty Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹426,153.65 | Four Lakh Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Four Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹467,552.17 | Four Lakh Sixty Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Two Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹15,032,140,000.00 | Fifteen Hundred and Three Crore Twenty One Lakh Forty Thousand Rupees |
Why 18 Carat Jewellery Costs Less, Yet Often Looks More Modern
18 carat gold rate in India is only the starting point. The real story begins when jewellers convert that metal into a wearable piece. Since 18K gold has a higher alloy mix than 22K, it handles intricate designs better and gives manufacturers more room for setting diamonds and coloured stones without the piece bending too easily.
BIS hallmarking still matters, even at 18K
Hallmarking is the first thing I would check on a bill. For 18K jewellery in India, a BIS hallmark and the purity stamp 750 are the basic sanity check. It does not remove making charges, and it does not freeze the market price, but it does tell you the piece meets the stated purity. That is a simple filter, and a useful one.
Price movement is driven by forces that sit far outside the showroom. A weaker rupee against the dollar can push domestic gold higher even if international prices stay flat. Add a stronger crude oil print, a jump in geopolitical risk, or another round of central bank buying, and you usually see the same pattern: buyers pay more, dealers lift quotes, and MCX gold follows the direction fairly quickly.
There is also a seasonal pattern that Indian buyers know well. Demand tends to firm up around Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali, and the wedding season. That does not always mean the pure metal rate spikes sharply, but local premiums, delivery timelines, and jewellery-making charges often stiffen at the same time. The retail market is never just about one line item.
18 Carat Gold Rate — Last 10 Days
The most recent Gold price on record (2026-06-12) is Fifteen Thousand Thirty Two Rupees per gram. This is up by Three Hundred and Forty Five Rupees from the previous day's rate of ₹14,686.74.
| Date | Price (₹/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | ₹15,032.14 | +345.40 |
| 2026-06-11 | ₹14,686.74 | -343.29 |
| 2026-06-10 | ₹15,030.03 | -464.31 |
| 2026-06-09 | ₹15,494.34 | +96.47 |
| 2026-06-08 | ₹15,397.87 | +43.39 |
| 2026-06-07 | ₹15,354.48 | 0.00 |
| 2026-06-06 | ₹15,354.48 | -305.13 |
| 2026-06-05 | ₹15,659.61 | -247.15 |
| 2026-06-04 | ₹15,906.76 | -28.38 |
| 2026-06-03 | ₹15,935.14 | — |
How to Think About 18K Gold as a Buy, Not Just a Quote
If you are checking the 18 carat gold rate in India for a purchase, think in two layers. First comes the metal value. Then comes the form you actually buy. A plain 18K chain, a bridal pendant, and a stone-heavy ring will all sit on top of the same underlying rate, but the final ticket sizes will look very different. That is normal. It is also why comparing only the gram rate can be misleading.
For investors, physical 18K jewellery is not the cleanest route because the resale spread can be wide. Gold ETFs track the underlying market more efficiently. Digital gold can work for smaller ticket sizes if the platform is credible, though storage and redemption terms still need a careful read. Sovereign Gold Bond, where available through issuance windows, is a different animal altogether: it tracks gold, pays 2.5% annual interest, and comes with a lock-in structure that physical gold simply does not have.
The more practical long-term lens is a mix of demand and currency depreciation. Over time, Indian gold prices tend to reflect global bullion, import duty, and the rupee’s direction, not just one day’s quote. A 52-week high or low matters because it tells you where the market has been aggressive and where it has cooled off. For a household buyer, that history is often more useful than a noisy intraday move.
So if you are buying for wear, 18K can make sense. If you are buying for storage of value, the cleaner products usually sit outside the jewellery case. Either way, checking the live rate before you pay is not optional. It is the first bit of discipline in a market that rewards people who bother to look twice.
18 Carat Gold Rate in India — FAQs
The 18 carat gold rate in India today is ₹15,032.14 per gram as of June 13, 2026. The 18K value is derived from the pure 24K spot price and then used by jewellers for lighter, alloyed gold jewellery.
The 18K gold price for 10 grams today is ₹112,741.05. In practice, the bill at a jewellery store can be higher once making charges and GST are added.
18K gold contains 75% pure gold, while 22K gold contains about 91.6% pure gold. That is why 18K jewellery usually costs less per gram, but it also has a different look and is often used in modern, stone-studded designs.
The market rate reflects the spot-linked gold value, often aligned with MCX gold and the LBMA PM fix. Jeweller bills add making charges, wastage where applicable, and GST, so the final ticket size is always higher than the raw metal rate.
Yes, legitimate 18K jewellery in India should carry BIS hallmarking. For 18K, the purity stamp is commonly shown as 750, which helps buyers check purity before paying for making charges.
18K gold is better suited for jewellery than pure investment buying. If you want a cleaner investment route, gold ETF units, digital gold, or Sovereign Gold Bond options usually track the underlying price more efficiently than finished jewellery.
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