Current Price of Gold in India — April 29, 2026
As of April 29, 2026, Gold is trading at Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees per gram across India. The 10-gram rate stands at One Lakh Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen Rupees, and 100 grams costs Fifteen Lakh Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Two Rupees.
Current Price of Gold — 10-Day Trend
Current Price of Gold in India Today
The current price of gold in India is ₹15,181.92 per gram for 24K gold as of April 29, 2026. That is the base number most people search for, though the number that matters at the jeweller’s counter is often a little higher once making charges enter the bill. MCX futures usually stay close to the underlying spot tone, while the local INR rate also reflects import duty and currency moves.
- 24K (1 gram): ₹15,181.92
- 22K (1 gram): ₹13,916.76
- 18K (1 gram): ₹11,386.44
- 10 grams (24K): ₹151,819.20
- 100 grams (24K): ₹1,518,192.00
- 1 kg (24K): ₹15,181,920.00
If you are checking the current price of gold for buying, selling, or simple portfolio tracking, keep one thing in mind: the pure metal rate is only part of the story. LBMA PM fix gives the global reference, but the final Indian number shifts with rupee weakness, local taxes, and the premium or discount visible in the spot market on a given day.
Current Price of Gold by Weight
Today's Gold rate is Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Gold costs One Lakh Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹15,181.92 | Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹121,455.36 | One Lakh Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty Five Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹151,819.20 | One Lakh Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹1,518,192.00 | Fifteen Lakh Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Two Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹15,181,920.00 | One Crore Fifty One Lakh Eighty One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹430,399.84 | Four Lakh Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹472,210.85 | Four Lakh Seventy Two Thousand Two Hundred and Eleven Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹15,181,920,000.00 | Fifteen Hundred and Eighteen Crore Nineteen Lakh Twenty Thousand Rupees |
Why the Current Price of Gold Differs by Carat
Not all gold is priced the same, and that is where many retail buyers get tripped up. A 24K rate is pure 999 gold. A 22K piece is 916 gold, which is what most Indian jewellery uses, and 18K drops further because alloy content rises. The number on this page is the clean spot-linked figure; the number on a showroom tag also includes design complexity, wastage assumptions, and GST.
What actually moves the rate
Three things usually do the heavy lifting: the USD/INR exchange rate, overseas bullion direction, and outright risk demand. When central banks keep buying gold or geopolitics flare up, the international price tends to firm up. Add a weaker rupee, and the current price of gold in India can rise even if COMEX or LBMA looks flat in dollar terms.
For jewellery buyers, BIS hallmarking matters as much as the rate itself. It tells you whether the item is actually 916, 750, or 999. That matters because a low-purity item sold at a premium is a bad trade, no matter how attractive the shop display looks on a festival weekend.
Current Price of Gold — 10-Day History
The most recent Gold price on record (2026-04-28) is Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two Rupees per gram. This is down by One Hundred and Nine Rupees from the previous day's rate of ₹15,290.95.
| Date | Price (₹/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | ₹15,181.92 | -109.03 |
| 2026-04-27 | ₹15,290.95 | +8.00 |
| 2026-04-26 | ₹15,282.95 | 0.00 |
| 2026-04-25 | ₹15,282.95 | +136.79 |
| 2026-04-24 | ₹15,146.16 | -70.25 |
| 2026-04-23 | ₹15,216.41 | -116.10 |
| 2026-04-22 | ₹15,332.51 | -65.36 |
| 2026-04-21 | ₹15,397.87 | +84.34 |
| 2026-04-20 | ₹15,313.53 | -151.74 |
| 2026-04-19 | ₹15,465.27 | — |
How to Read Gold as an Investment, Not Just a Purchase
The current price of gold is useful well beyond jewellery shopping. Small investors watch it the way traders watch a bank stock chart: as a quick read on risk appetite, currency pressure, and whether the market is paying up for safety. That is why gold ETFs, digital gold, and gold SIPs have become a routine part of retail portfolios in India.
Physical gold still has its own logic. Coins and bars stay close to spot, but jewellery carries making charges that can easily change the economics. Sovereign Gold Bonds sit in a different bucket altogether. They track gold prices, pay 2.5% annual interest, and trade at market value on exchanges after issue, which makes them a cleaner long-term holding than a necklace locked in a locker.
Seasonal demand also leaves a mark. Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, and the wedding season often firm up local demand even when global sentiment is quiet. If you compare today’s rate with the 52-week range, you usually get a better sense of whether buyers are chasing a spike or picking up metal after a soft patch. Gold rarely moves in a straight line. That is the point. It is a currency hedge, a savings habit, and for many Indian households, still the most trusted store of value in the room.
Current Price of Gold — Common Questions
The current price of gold in India today is ₹15,181.92 per gram for 24K gold as of April 29, 2026. That is the spot-linked rate before jewellery making charges and GST.
The 22K current price of gold today is ₹13,916.76 per gram. It is derived from the 24K spot rate and is the more relevant number for most Indian jewellery buyers.
Ten grams of 24K gold costs ₹151,819.20 today. For 22K gold, the base metal value comes to ₹139,167.60 before making charges.
Gold moves with the LBMA PM fix, MCX futures, USD/INR, import duty changes, and global risk events. A sharper dollar or higher bond yields can pull the INR rate lower even if overseas gold is steady.
Yes. BIS hallmarking helps confirm purity, especially for 22K 916 jewellery. A stamped piece does not remove making charges, but it does reduce the risk of paying for substandard purity.
No. Jewellers add making charges, wastage in some cases, and GST on top of the metal value. Coins and bars sit closer to the spot-linked rate, while ornate jewellery usually costs more per gram.
