Live MCX Rates for 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.
Live MCX Rates — 10-Day Gold Trend
Live MCX Rates and the Gold Price Indian Buyers Actually See
Live MCX rates matter because they sit closest to the market pulse. If gold inches up on MCX during the afternoon, the retail customer usually feels it by the evening bill, even if the change looks small on screen. That is how live mcx rates filter down into the shop floor.
The current 24K spot reference is ₹15,181.92 per gram. From that base, the common retail checkpoints work out to:
- 24K gold, 1 gram: ₹15,181.92
- 22K gold, 1 gram: ₹13,916.76
- 18K gold, 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
That screen rate is not the final jeweller bill. MCX gold tracks futures, while the retail price also reflects import duty, local taxes and the day’s premium or discount over the LBMA gold benchmark. In Indian cities, the gap may be modest on coins and bars, but jewellery pricing is a different story altogether.
Gold Rate by Weight from Live MCX Rates
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 Live MCX Rates Do Not Match the Shop Counter Exactly
There is a reason the live screen and the shop bill never look identical. MCX prices reflect futures sentiment, while a bullion dealer or jeweller builds in more than one layer: import duty, logistics, risk cover, making charges and sometimes a bit of local demand pressure. On heavy buying days, that last part can bite harder than people expect.
What moves the rate during the day
The sharpest swings usually come from a stronger or weaker US dollar, changes in crude oil, and geopolitics. When global stress rises, gold catches a bid. When the dollar firms up or bond yields jump, gold can cool off quickly. India also watches central bank buying closely, because big reserve accumulation tends to support the broader tone in bullion.
For retail buyers, BIS hallmarking matters just as much as the quoted rate. A 916 stamp means 22K gold, 999 indicates pure 24K bullion, and 750 points to 18K. If a seller cannot explain purity, weight and making charges in plain language, that is usually a sign to walk away. Straightforward rules work better than glossy sales talk.
Live MCX Rates — Last 10 Days
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 | — |
Using Live MCX Rates for Buying, Saving, and Timing
Not everyone tracks gold for the same reason. A bride’s family wants to know the 22K cost before a purchase. A trader wants the futures move. A saver just wants to know whether gold still works as a hedge when equity markets turn messy. Live MCX rates help all three, but only if you read them in the right context.
For long-term investors, gold ETF units and digital gold remove the headache of storage and purity checks. Sovereign Gold Bond allocations sit in a different bucket again: they are linked to gold prices, pay 2.5% annual interest, and come with a lock-in, so they are not the same as buying a bangle or a coin from the counter. That distinction matters. A lot of people treat every gold product the same, and that is where confusion starts.
Seasonal demand still plays its old role. Dhanteras, Akshaya Tritiya and the wedding season can lift retail enquiries even when the broader chart is flat. Over a 52-week view, gold often behaves like an uneasy but reliable ballast in an Indian portfolio, especially when INR weakness adds another layer of support. If you are watching live mcx rates for a purchase, the cleanest approach is simple: check the trend, compare the carat, and never ignore making charges.
Live MCX Rates — Questions Buyers Ask
Live MCX rates for gold today on MetalsCost are anchored to the current 24K spot price of ₹15,181.92 per gram as of April 29, 2026. The MCX futures market often moves in step with the international gold spot price and the USD/INR rate, so intraday swings can show up quickly.
MCX gold reflects exchange-traded futures pricing, while a jeweller adds making charges, GST, wastage and sometimes a local premium. For plain bullion, the gap is small; for jewellery, it can get wide fast.
The 22K gold price derived from live MCX rates is ₹13,916.76 per gram today. That is the common 916 gold rate used for most Indian jewellery.
The 10 gram 24K gold price today is ₹151,819.20. Buyers usually compare this number with 22K jewellery rates because that is where making charges start to matter.
Gold moves with global cues, especially the LBMA PM fix, US dollar strength, bond yields, central bank buying and geopolitical stress. MCX futures also react to domestic flows and hedging demand, so the screen price can shift even when retail shops are still unchanged.
Yes. BIS hallmarking helps confirm purity, and the stamp should match the carat you are paying for. A 916 mark means 22K gold, while 999 is used for pure 24K bullion.
