22 Carat Gold Rate in India — 10-Day Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
22 Carat Gold Rate in India Today
The 22 carat gold rate in India sits at 13,004.82 per gram today, based on the 24K benchmark of ₹14,187.07. That is the plain rate before BIS hallmarked jewellery adds making charges, wastage and GST. For most buyers, this is the number that matters first, because it sets the floor for bangles, chains and coins made from 916 gold.
On price boards, jewellers may quote a slightly different figure from MCX gold or the LBMA gold spot price. That gap is normal. The market rate gets converted from USD, adjusted for import duty and local demand, then reworked into a retail quote that changes with city, purity and dealer spread.
- 24K (1 gram): ₹14,187.07
- 22K (1 gram): ₹13,004.82
- 18K (1 gram): ₹10,640.31
- 10 grams (22K): ₹130,048.18
- 100 grams (22K): ₹1,300,481.76
- 1 kg (22K): ₹13,004,817.62
If you are checking the 22 carat gold rate in India for a purchase this week, keep the size of the order in mind. A small chain, a pair of studs or a wedding set can carry a very different effective price once making charges are added. The sticker rate is only the first line on the bill.
22 Carat Gold Rate 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 Moves the Way It Does
The 22 carat gold rate in India rarely moves in isolation. A weaker rupee, a jump in crude oil, or fresh geopolitical stress can push the price higher in a matter of hours. The reason is simple enough: India imports most of its gold, so the USD/INR rate and global spot price feed straight into the domestic quote.
24K vs 22K is not just a purity debate
24K gold is 999 gold, the purest form most people see in bars and coins. 22K gold, often stamped as 916 gold under BIS hallmarking, contains a little alloy so it can survive daily wear. That difference matters. Jewellery buyers in India usually pick 22K because it bends less, lasts longer and still keeps the look people want for festive buying.
Festival demand also leaves a mark. Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya and the wedding season can push retail prices a little above the day’s spot-derived number, especially in busy metro markets. It is one of those old market truths: the gold you buy on a crowded festive afternoon rarely costs the same as a bar ordered quietly online.
What a BIS hallmark actually tells you
BIS hallmarking confirms the purity standard, but it does not promise a bargain. A hallmarked 22K piece can still carry heavy making charges, and that is where many first-time buyers get caught out. A plain coin or bar often gives a cleaner entry point if your goal is price exposure rather than ornament value.
22 Carat Gold Rate — Last 10 Days
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 | — |
Is 22 Carat Gold a Better Buy Than Other Forms?
For Indian households, 22 carat gold sits in the middle ground. It is pure enough for wealth storage, yet practical enough for jewellery. That is why it remains the default in much of the market, from everyday chains to heavier bridal sets. The 22 carat gold rate in India therefore matters not only to traders but also to families planning a purchase around a wedding or a festival.
If your aim is pure investment, physical jewellery is not always the cleanest route. Gold ETFs track domestic prices without storage issues, digital gold allows small-ticket buying, and a Sovereign Gold Bond gives a different kind of exposure altogether. SGBs pay 2.5% annual interest, have a government-backed structure, and trade on the exchange at market price. That is a very different proposition from wearing a necklace and paying for craftsmanship on top.
Still, physical gold keeps its place because people trust it. They can touch it, gift it, pawn it, and sell it locally if needed. On the 52-week view, gold often acts as a hedge against rupee weakness and inflation anxiety. That is not a slogan. It is simply how Indian demand has behaved across cycles, whether the trigger was a global rate shock, a central bank buying spree or a rough patch in equity markets.
For smaller buyers, a gold SIP or periodic coin purchase can be a steadier way to build exposure without chasing every daily move. The spread between the day’s spot rate and the final retail bill still matters, but disciplined buying usually beats emotional buying. That is true in gold, and it is true in most markets people try to time too hard.
22 Carat Gold Rate in India — FAQs
The 22 carat gold rate in India today is around ₹13,004.82 per gram based on the 24K benchmark of ₹14,187.07 on July 28, 2026. Jewellers may charge extra for making charges and GST.
22K gold contains 91.6% pure gold, so its price works out at 22/24 of the 24K rate. That is why 916 gold always sits below 999 gold, even before making charges are added.
A 10 gram 22 carat gold piece works out to about ₹130,048.18 today, before BIS hallmarked jewellery making charges, wastage and GST are added.
The base move usually comes from the LBMA gold spot price in USD per troy ounce, converted into INR using the USD/INR exchange rate, then adjusted for import duty, local taxes and market premiums. MCX gold futures often move in the same direction.
Yes. 22K gold is the standard choice for Indian jewellery because it balances purity and durability. Most hallmarked ornaments sold as 916 gold use 22K composition, while 24K is too soft for regular wear.
Gold ETF, digital gold and Sovereign Gold Bond are better for investment exposure. Physical 22K jewellery makes sense if you want to wear it, but making charges and resale spreads can reduce the effective return.
