916 Gold Rate in India — 10-Day Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
916 Gold Rate in India Today
The 916 gold rate in India sits at ₹14,187.07 per gram for pure 24K gold, and that converts to about ₹13,004.82 for 22K or 916 gold today. For jewellery buyers, that is the number that matters before the shop adds making charges, wastage, and GST. On a busy day, the figure may look clean on the screen, but the final bill at the counter rarely is.
This page tracks the live 916 gold rate in India alongside 24K and 18K equivalents so you can compare the market rate against what jewellers quote. The base spot reference usually follows LBMA gold in USD, then Indian pricing gets shaped by exchange rates, import duty, and local premiums. MCX gold futures often move first, which is why traders watch them before the retail counters catch up.
- 24K gold per gram: ₹14,187.07
- 22K / 916 gold per gram: ₹13,004.82
- 18K gold per gram: ₹10,640.31
- 10 grams of 916 gold: ₹130,048.18
- 100 grams of 916 gold: ₹1,300,481.76
- 1 kg of 916 gold: ₹13,004,817.62
If you are checking the 916 gold rate in India because you plan to buy jewellery this week, keep an eye on the final purity stamp as well. A BIS-hallmarked 916 piece tells you the gold content is aligned with the declared standard, but the making charges can still swing the bill quite a bit from one showroom to another.
916 Gold Rate in India 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 |
How 916 Gold Pricing Works in the Indian Market
Most buyers hear “916” and assume it is just another label. It is more specific than that. The figure means 91.6% purity, which is the standard 22K benchmark used across the jewellery trade. That is why a necklace, chain, or bangle priced as 916 gold should usually sit below the 24K rate, even before the shop adds workmanship charges.
Why the bill at a jeweller is not the same as the spot rate
The local quote starts with the international gold spot price, then India layers in currency movement, import duty, and the dealer’s margin. A weak rupee can push up the rupee price even when global gold barely moves. Add Diwali buying, wedding-season demand, or a jump in central bank purchases, and the retail market can turn choppy quickly. That is why MCX and the showroom window do not always match tick for tick.
Hallmarking matters here too. A BIS hallmark on 916 jewellery gives buyers a cleaner check on purity, and in a market where small differences in weight or fineness can alter the final payment, that is not a minor detail. The 22K rate is the base; the craftsmanship is the variable. The spread between those two is where many buyers get surprised.
916 Gold Rate in India — 10-Day History
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 Track 916 Gold Rate in India for Investing?
If you are buying for a wedding, the answer is obvious. You track it because the bill changes with every move in gold. If you are thinking longer term, the same number helps you judge whether physical gold, gold ETF units, digital gold, or a Sovereign Gold Bond makes more sense for your money. The entry point matters. A small change in the rate per gram becomes meaningful when you buy 20 grams, 50 grams, or more.
Gold ETFs and digital gold avoid making charges, which makes them cleaner for pure price exposure. Sovereign Gold Bonds go a step further: they track gold price, pay 2.5% annual interest, and come with a lock-in and trading framework that is very different from a bangle or coin. Physical gold still has its place, especially during wedding and festival season, but it is not the cheapest route if your only goal is exposure to the metal.
For a broader view, traders also watch the 52-week range. Gold often looks calm for days, then a currency move or a geopolitical shock changes the picture in one session. That is why 916 gold rate in India is more than a jewellery search term. It is a live signal for buyers, traders, and anyone trying to keep pace with inflation in rupee terms.
916 Gold Rate in India — Common Questions
916 gold means 91.6% pure gold, which is the standard for 22K gold. In Indian jewellery markets, that is the practical benchmark for most daily-wear ornaments because it balances purity and durability.
The 916 gold rate in India today is approximately ₹13,004.82 per gram as of July 28, 2026. That is the 22K equivalent of the 24K spot price, before making charges and GST.
Ten grams of 916 gold today costs about ₹130,048.18 before jeweller making charges, hallmarking costs, and GST.
916 gold is 22K gold, so it contains less pure gold than 24K. Its price works out to 22/24 of the pure gold spot rate, which is why it always trades below 999 gold.
The base rate follows the LBMA PM fix and global gold spot price, then India-specific costs such as import duty, GST, and currency movement filter into local pricing. MCX gold futures usually track that direction closely, though jeweller quotes can differ because of local premiums.
Yes. BIS hallmarking helps confirm that the jewellery really matches the stated purity. For 916 gold, buyers usually look for the 916 stamp along with the BIS hallmark and the jeweller’s identification mark.
