Cost of 1 Gram Gold — 10-Day Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
Cost of 1 Gram Gold in India Today
The cost of 1 gram gold in India today is ₹14,187.07 for 24K purity. That is the live benchmark most buyers look for first, whether they are checking a coin, a bar, or the starting point for jewellery pricing. The number moves with the global gold spot price, the LBMA PM fix, and the rupee’s mood against the dollar. Indian retail pricing is rarely just one clean number for long.
For quick reference, here is the same rate across the common buying sizes. These figures help when you are comparing a single gram coin with a 10-gram bar or simply checking what a jeweller is likely to quote before labour charges are added.
- 24K gold, 1 gram: ₹14,187.07
- 22K gold, 1 gram: ₹13,004.82
- 18K gold, 1 gram: ₹10,640.31
- 24K gold, 10 grams: ₹141,870.74
- 24K gold, 100 grams: ₹1,418,707.38
- 24K gold, 1 kg: ₹14,187,073.77
On the trading side, MCX gold futures often mirror the mood before retail rates fully catch up. That gap matters, because local dealers also price in import duty, GST, and inventory risk. So the cost of 1 gram gold you see on a screen is the starting point, not the final bill.
Cost of 1 Gram Gold 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 the Cost of 1 Gram Gold Changes from Shop to Shop
The market quote and the showroom quote do not live in the same world. A jeweller selling a chain or bangle has to cover making charges, wastage, hallmarking, and local overheads. That is why two stores in the same market can show slightly different bills even when they are both selling BIS hallmark gold.
Purity, Hallmarking, and the Real Bill
24K gold is the purest common retail form, usually tagged as 999 gold, and it is the clean choice for bars, coins, and digital gold purchases. Jewellery buyers usually land on 22K or 916 gold because it is stronger and holds shape better. 18K gold, marked around 750 purity, is used more in designer pieces where durability matters more than purity.
BIS hallmarking is the basic quality check Indian buyers should look for. It does not make the piece cheaper, but it does tell you the karat stamp has been verified. In practical terms, that is the difference between buying blind and buying with a paper trail.
What Moves the Rate Before You Walk into a Store
USD/INR moves the needle fast. A weaker rupee can lift the cost of 1 gram gold even when global gold is flat. Add geopolitical tension, central bank buying, or a jump in crude oil, and the market can reprice in a hurry. Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya also pull demand into the system, and during wedding season the counters in many cities simply run hotter.
Cost of 1 Gram Gold — 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 | — |
How to Think About Gold Beyond a Single Gram Price
Buying gold one gram at a time feels simple, and that is exactly why it works for small savers. You do not need to commit to a full coin or a heavy bar on day one. A gram is enough to start, compare, and build a position without stretching the budget. That is one reason searches for the cost of 1 gram gold stay strong through the year.
If you do not want to store physical gold, the market gives you cleaner options. Gold ETFs trade on the exchange and avoid locker issues. Digital gold lets you buy in tiny amounts, which suits recurring plans and a gold SIP style approach. Sovereign Gold Bond is different: it carries 2.5% annual interest, has a lock-in, and tracks gold prices on the exchange side, so it behaves more like a government-backed investment than a jewellery purchase.
The longer view still matters. Gold in India often acts as a hedge against rupee weakness and inflation, especially when equity markets get noisy. The 52-week high and low tell you whether today’s rate is sitting near the top of the range or offering a softer entry. For buyers in tier-1 and tier-2 cities, that context is usually more useful than chasing a single headline number.
Cost of 1 Gram Gold — Common Questions
The cost of 1 gram gold today in India is ₹14,187.07 for 24K gold as of July 28, 2026. That is the spot-linked rate before jewellery making charges and GST.
The 22K cost of 1 gram gold is ₹13,004.82 today. It is lower than 24K because 22K gold contains other metals for durability.
For 10 grams, the 24K gold price comes to ₹141,870.74 today. Jewellery bills can be higher once making charges are added.
Indian gold pricing is derived from the LBMA PM fix and the global gold spot price, then converted into INR using the USD/INR rate. Import duty, local taxes, freight, and dealer margins also shape the final retail rate.
MCX gold futures track market expectations, while jeweller prices include wastage, making charges, GST, and local overheads. The sticker rate at a showroom is rarely the same as the live market quote.
If you are buying coins, bars, or saving through digital gold, 24K is the cleanest purity standard at 999 gold. For jewellery, 22K is more practical because 916 gold is harder and better suited for daily wear.
