916 Gold Price Today — 10-Day Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
916 Gold Price Today in India
916 gold price today usually means the live 22K rate, because 916 hallmark gold carries 91.6% purity. On July 28, 2026, the 24K base rate sits at ₹14,187.07 per gram, which puts the 22K equivalent at a practical jewellery-buying level for most shoppers in India. That is the number people look for before stepping into a showroom, though the bill rarely stops there.
The market reference starts with the LBMA gold benchmark and the MCX gold trend, then local pricing gets shaped by import duty, GST, and the jeweller’s own premium. That is why the 916 gold price today on a retail counter can feel a little richer than the pure spot figure, especially if the piece carries heavier making charges.
- 24K gold price per gram: ₹14,187.07
- 22K / 916 gold price per gram: ₹13,004.82
- 18K gold price per gram: ₹10,640.31
- 10 grams of 24K gold: ₹141,870.74
- 100 grams of 24K gold: ₹1,418,707.38
- 1 kg of 24K gold: ₹14,187,073.77
If you are checking sone ka bhav on your phone between errands, the live figure above is the cleanest starting point. Jewellery buying is another story, and that’s where the 916 label matters most.
916 Gold Price Today — Weight-wise Rates
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 916 Gold Price Today Differs at the Jewellery Counter
Most buyers ask for 916 gold because it is the standard for durable jewellery in India. The BIS hallmark stamp matters here. It tells you the piece meets the declared purity, and for 916 gold that usually means 22K jewellery built for everyday wear rather than a pure investment bar sitting in a locker.
What moves the retail rate
A sharp move in USD/INR can nudge Indian gold rates higher even when overseas prices are flat. Add a jump in crude oil, an international flare-up, or central bank buying of bullion, and the local rate can move fast enough to annoy a buyer waiting for the “right” day. That is gold pricing in India: global, but never completely detached from domestic costs.
Then come the showroom details. A 916 chain or bangle may carry 5% to 20% making charges depending on design, and GST sits on top of the final invoice. Two pieces with the same gross weight can end up with very different bills because one has a plain finish while the other carries machine work, stones, or handcrafted detailing. That is the bit many first-time buyers underestimate.
For pure price tracking, MCX gold gives a cleaner read on market direction. For actual purchase, the jeweller’s quote is the number that matters. The gap between the two is normal, not a mistake.
916 Gold Price Today — 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 | — |
916 Gold as an Investment, Not Just Jewellery
People often search 916 gold price today because they are comparing a wedding purchase with an investment allocation. Fair enough. Gold sits in both camps. It hedges inflation, it moves differently from equities, and in Indian households it still carries a trust premium that no spreadsheet can fully explain.
For investors, physical 916 gold is only one option. Gold ETF units track the metal without making charges or locker costs. Digital gold makes small-ticket buying easy, though platform spreads still matter. Sovereign Gold Bond is a different animal altogether: it offers 2.5% annual interest, comes with a government-backed structure, and trades on exchanges at market price, so it is not the same thing as a bar in your drawer.
The real attraction of tracking the 916 rate is discipline. You see the base price, compare it with yesterday’s move, and decide whether to buy now or wait for a softer patch. Festival demand around Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya pushes volumes higher, while the wedding season keeps physical buying steady even when charts look tired. That mix of sentiment and necessity is why gold rarely sleeps for long.
Over a longer horizon, the 52-week range matters more than one noisy session. A small dip can look dramatic on a mobile screen, but if you zoom out, gold usually reflects currency weakness, central bank demand, and a slow grind in global uncertainty. That is why many households keep a gold SIP running quietly in the background. It is not flashy. It just works.
916 Gold Price Today — FAQs
916 gold price today in India refers to the 22K rate, since 916 hallmark gold means 91.6% purity. The live 24K base price is ₹14,187.07 per gram, while 22K works out to about ₹13,004.82 per gram today.
916 gold contains 91.6% pure gold and the rest is usually alloy metal for strength. That is why jewellers and hallmarking labs use 916 as the standard code for 22K jewellery in India.
If you are looking at 916 gold price today for a 10 gram purchase, the approximate 22K value is ₹130,048.18 before making charges and GST.
MCX gold tracks futures and reacts quickly to global cues, while jeweller pricing adds import duty, GST, local premiums, and making charges. A showroom bill can move away from the MCX rate even on the same day.
For jewellery, yes. 24K is too soft for daily wear, so most Indian ornaments use 916 gold. For coins and bars, 24K is the cleaner investment format.
BIS hallmarking confirms purity, and 916 marks 22K gold. A proper hallmark stamp helps buyers check that the gold really meets the declared standard before they pay making charges.
