22K Gold Rate — 10-Day Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
Gold Rate 22K in India Today
The gold rate 22k matters most to jewellery buyers, because 22K gold is the standard for everyday ornaments in India. As of July 28, 2026, the pure 24K spot price is ₹14,187.07 per gram, which puts the 22K rate at ₹13,004.82 per gram before making charges and GST. That difference is not cosmetic. It is the alloy mix doing its job.
Gold pricing in India still starts with the international benchmark. LBMA PM fix sets the global reference in USD per troy ounce, then the rate gets converted into INR and filtered through import duty, local taxes, and market sentiment. MCX gold futures often move first, especially when the rupee is under pressure or New York gold breaks out in a hurry.
- 24K gold price: 14,187.07 per gram
- 22K gold rate: 13,004.82 per gram
- 18K gold price: 10,640.31 per gram
- 10 grams of 22K: ₹130,048.18
- 100 grams of 22K: ₹1,300,481.76
- 1 kg of 22K: ₹13,004,817.62
If you are tracking sone ka bhav for a wedding purchase, this is the number that matters before the jeweller adds his own costs. The sticker on the counter can move fast, but the raw metal rate usually explains most of the bill.
22K 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 22K Gold Costs Less Than 24K, Yet Still Feels Expensive
Twenty-two karat gold is not a discount version of gold. It is the practical version. The alloy makes the jewellery harder, less soft, and far more wearable, which is why most Indian chains, bangles, and necklaces are sold as 916 gold rather than pure 999 gold. The gold rate 22k sits below 24K simply because 22K contains 91.6% gold and the rest is alloy metal.
What buyers should check on the bill
Look for the BIS hallmark first. Then check the karat stamp, often 916 for 22K jewellery, and ask how the making charges are calculated. A flat charge looks simple, but a percentage-based charge can become expensive on heavier pieces. That is where many retail buyers get surprised, usually after the sale is already closed.
Rates also move with the rupee. A weak USD/INR pair pushes the landed gold cost higher even if overseas bullion is quiet. Add in central bank buying, geopolitical friction, and the usual festive rush around Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras, and wedding season, and the 22K rate can climb faster than casual buyers expect.
22K 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 | — |
How to Use the Gold Rate 22K as an Investment Reference
For a retail buyer, the gold rate 22k is more than a number on a screen. It is a reference point for deciding whether to buy jewellery now, wait for a pullback, or switch part of the allocation into a gold ETF or digital gold. Physical jewellery always carries making charges. Coins and bars carry a smaller premium, but they still trade above the live spot rate.
If the goal is pure exposure, gold ETF units are cleaner. Sovereign Gold Bonds add another layer: they track gold price, pay 2.5% annual interest, and sit inside a lock-in structure that physical gold never has. That makes them useful for long-term savers who do not care about wearing the asset. Digital gold and a gold SIP sit somewhere in between, especially for people who want to start with a few hundred rupees and build slowly.
Short-term traders will watch MCX, but households usually react to seasonality. Diwali demand lifts retail buying. Wedding season keeps 22K jewellery moving. When global markets turn nervous, Indian buyers often rush in earlier than planned. The long-term trend still depends on inflation, currency weakness, and the same old habit of gold acting like a floor under family wealth.
Gold Rate 22K — Common Questions
The gold rate 22k today is 13,004.82 per gram based on the latest 24K spot price of ₹14,187.07 as of July 28, 2026. Jewellery bills will be higher once making charges and GST are added.
22K gold price is derived from the 24K spot rate by multiplying it by 22/24. So if 24K gold is ₹14,187.07 per gram, the 22K rate works out to around ₹13,004.82 per gram before retail margins.
The retail invoice includes BIS hallmarking, fabrication labour, wastage, design premium, and GST. The spot-linked 22K rate is only the metal value, not the final jewellery bill.
Yes. 22K gold is commonly sold as 916 gold because it contains 91.6% pure gold and 8.4% alloy metals. Always check the BIS hallmark before buying.
The 10 gram 22K gold rate today is around ₹130,048.18 before making charges and GST, using the latest market-linked price for July 28, 2026.
Buy 24K if you want coins, bars, or investment exposure. Buy 22K if you are purchasing jewellery, because it is harder and more suitable for everyday wear.
