22 Carat Gold — 10-Day Price Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
22 Carat Gold Price in India Today
22 carat gold is the sweet spot for most Indian jewellery buyers. It carries enough purity to keep the value close to the market rate, but it also has the strength needed for rings, chains, bangles, and wedding sets. Today’s 24K benchmark is ₹14,187.07 per gram, which puts 22 carat gold at a practical buying level for retail customers who want real purity without the softness of pure 24K.
- 24K gold, 1 gram: ₹14,187.07
- 22K gold, 1 gram: ₹13,004.82
- 18K gold, 1 gram: ₹10,640.31
- 22K gold, 10 grams: ₹130,048.18
- 22K gold, 100 grams: ₹1,300,481.76
- 22K gold, 1 kg: ₹13,004,817.62
That rate is the market baseline, not the final bill. A jeweller will still add making charges, GST, and sometimes a small design premium, especially on lightweight chains and detailed wedding jewellery. The core number, though, still comes back to the same thing: the live gold spot price, MCX movement, and the overnight read from global benchmarks such as the LBMA PM fix.
22 Carat Gold Price by Weight
Today's Gold rate is Fourteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Seven Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Gold costs One Lakh Forty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy One Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹14,187.07 | Fourteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Seven Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹113,496.59 | One Lakh Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred and Ninety Seven Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹141,870.74 | One Lakh Forty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy One Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹1,418,707.38 | Fourteen Lakh Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Seven Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹14,187,073.77 | One Crore Forty One Lakh Eighty Seven Thousand Seventy Four Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹402,196.45 | Four Lakh Two Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Six Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹441,267.65 | Four Lakh Forty One Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty Eight Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹14,187,073,766.00 | Fourteen Hundred and Eighteen Crore Seventy Lakh Seventy Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Six Rupees |
Why 22 Carat Gold Carries the Rate It Does
Most buyers compare 22 carat gold with 24K first, and that is the right instinct. 22K is essentially 916 gold, which means 91.6% purity and a slightly lower price per gram than pure gold. The difference is not random. It reflects the alloy mix that makes jewellery durable enough to wear every day without bending after a few months.
BIS hallmark matters more than people think
For a retail buyer, the BIS hallmark is not just a sticker. It is the first real check that the jewellery you are paying for matches the purity you were promised. If you are buying 22 carat gold, look for the BIS logo, the 916 stamp, and the jeweller’s identification mark. That combination tells you the piece has been certified under Indian hallmarking standards, which matters more than whatever display board is hanging inside the store.
The rate itself moves with larger forces. A stronger dollar usually drags Indian gold higher because imports become costlier. Central bank buying can keep the international market firm even when retail demand looks quiet. And around Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, and the wedding season, jewellery demand can add a premium in local markets even if the underlying gold price is moving only a little on MCX.
There is one more practical point. The MCX quote is a trading price. The jeweller’s counter price is a retail price. They are related, but not identical. By the time you account for import duty, wastage, making charges, and GST, the final 22 carat gold bill can sit noticeably above the live market figure. That gap is normal. It is also where many first-time buyers get surprised.
22 Carat Gold — Historical Prices
The most recent Gold price on record (2026-07-28) is Fourteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Seven Rupees per gram. This is down by One Hundred and Ninety Rupees from the previous day's rate of ₹14,377.40.
| Date | Price (₹/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | ₹14,187.07 | -190.33 |
| 2026-07-27 | ₹14,377.40 | +36.55 |
| 2026-07-26 | ₹14,340.85 | 0.00 |
| 2026-07-25 | ₹14,340.85 | +59.88 |
| 2026-07-24 | ₹14,280.97 | -291.28 |
| 2026-07-23 | ₹14,572.25 | +177.46 |
| 2026-07-22 | ₹14,394.78 | +141.04 |
| 2026-07-21 | ₹14,253.74 | +104.76 |
| 2026-07-20 | ₹14,148.99 | +33.54 |
| 2026-07-19 | ₹14,115.44 | — |
Should You Treat 22 Carat Gold as an Investment?
For many Indian households, 22 carat gold works as both adornment and savings. That has always been the appeal. You can wear it, store it, and sell it later if needed. The resale quality usually holds up better than lower-purity jewellery, provided the purchase came with proper hallmarking and the design is not overloaded with unnecessary making charges.
Still, the cleanest investment exposure is often not physical jewellery. Gold ETF units track the metal without the store markup, and digital gold lets small investors start with modest ticket sizes. Sovereign Gold Bond is different again. It links to the gold price, pays 2.5% annual interest, has a lock-in, and can trade on exchanges at market prices. That mix suits investors who want exposure to gold without storing a chain or bangle in a locker.
If you are watching 22 carat gold for the next wedding purchase, the better way to think about it is by trend, not by one-day noise. A single up move after a geopolitical flare-up means less than the broader direction over a month. The 10-day chart and history table on this page give that context. So does the 52-week range, if you have seen gold move sharply on INR weakness, crude oil spikes, or a rush toward safe-haven assets.
In real buying terms, 22 carat gold remains the workhorse category in India. It is the balance point. Pure enough to preserve value, sturdy enough for daily wear, and familiar enough that most families understand what they are paying for. That is why 22 carat gold continues to dominate the retail market even when 18K fashion jewellery and 24K coins get more attention in conversations.
22 Carat Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
22 carat gold means the metal contains 22 parts gold out of 24. In jewellery terms, that is the common 916 gold standard used for everyday ornaments in India.
The 22 carat gold price today works out to about ₹13,004.82 per gram based on the current 24K spot price of ₹14,187.07.
24K gold is the pure spot price benchmark. 22K gold is mixed with a small amount of other metals for strength, so it is cheaper per gram and better suited to jewellery.
MCX gold futures track market expectations, while a jeweller adds import duty, GST, wastage, and gold jewellery making charges. That is why the billed amount is usually higher than the live spot rate.
Yes, genuine 22 carat jewellery should carry BIS hallmarking details. Look for the 916 mark, BIS logo, and the purity stamp before you pay.
Ten grams of 22 carat gold comes to about ₹130,048.18 before making charges and GST.
