Sona Rate Today — 10-Day Trend
All prices in ₹ per gram · daily rate, updated once per day
Sona Rate Today in India, Plain and Simple
Sona rate today sits at ₹15,273.51 per gram for 24K gold. That is the clean market reference people search for before buying coins, checking bangles, or calling a jeweller for a wedding order. The number moves during the day because the underlying gold spot price, the LBMA PM fix, and MCX sentiment do not sit still for long.
If you are comparing rates, use the 24K figure as the base and then work down to 22K or 18K. The spread is not just about purity; the final bill also changes once jewellery making charges and GST enter the picture. That is where many first-time buyers get surprised.
- 24K gold (1 gram): ₹15,273.51
- 22K gold (1 gram): ₹14,000.72
- 18K gold (1 gram): ₹11,455.14
- 10 grams (24K): ₹152,735.14
- 100 grams (24K): ₹1,527,351.38
- 1 kg (24K): ₹15,273,513.81
For small traders, the daily change matters more than the absolute level. A modest move in MCX gold can reset retail quotes across tier-1 and tier-2 cities by evening, especially when the rupee is weak or global risk appetite turns sour.
Sona Rate Today — Price by Weight
Today's Gold rate is Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Four Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Gold costs One Lakh Fifty Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Five Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹15,273.51 | Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Four Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹122,188.11 | One Lakh Twenty Two Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Eight Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹152,735.14 | One Lakh Fifty Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Five Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹1,527,351.38 | Fifteen Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty One Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹15,273,513.81 | One Crore Fifty Two Lakh Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred and Fourteen Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹432,996.48 | Four Lakh Thirty Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety Six Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹475,059.74 | Four Lakh Seventy Five Thousand Sixty Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹15,273,513,809.00 | One Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty Seven Crore Thirty Five Lakh Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Nine Rupees |
Why Sona Rate Today Differs from the Final Jeweller Bill
The headline rate is only the start. A BIS-hallmarked ornament rarely sells at spot, because the shop has to cover wastage, design work, labour, and margin. On a plain coin or bar, the premium is usually smaller, but even there the shop may quote a little above the live base rate.
Carat, hallmark, and the small print
24K is pure gold on paper, but you will rarely see it in everyday jewellery because it is too soft. Most Indian buyers end up with 22K, which is 916 gold, while lighter, stone-studded designs often use 18K. BIS hallmarking matters here. It tells you the purity stamp has been checked against a recognised standard, and that is worth paying attention to when the bill starts climbing.
The rate also reacts to the USD/INR exchange rate, global central bank buying, crude oil, and sudden geopolitical noise. A flare-up in West Asia or a quick run in the dollar can push the domestic price higher even if local shop floors look quiet for the day. Festive demand does its own thing too. Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, and the wedding season all pull inventory faster than usual.
Sona Rate Today — Last 10 Days
The most recent Gold price on record (2026-08-10) is Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Four Rupees per gram. This is up by Eighty Rupees from the previous day's rate of ₹15,193.40.
| Date | Price (INR/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | ₹15,273.51 | +80.12 |
| 2026-08-09 | ₹15,193.40 | 0.00 |
| 2026-08-08 | ₹15,193.40 | -15.81 |
| 2026-08-07 | ₹15,209.21 | +276.90 |
| 2026-08-06 | ₹14,932.31 | +308.36 |
| 2026-08-05 | ₹14,623.95 | +306.73 |
| 2026-08-04 | ₹14,317.22 | +162.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | ₹14,155.22 | +15.56 |
| 2026-08-02 | ₹14,139.65 | 0.00 |
| 2026-08-01 | ₹14,139.65 | — |
How to Think About Sona Rate Today as an Investment Benchmark
People often look at gold only as jewellery material, but the per-gram quote also tells a bigger story. Gold ETF investors, digital gold buyers, and households that prefer physical coins all read the same market in different ways. The instrument changes; the underlying metal does not.
Sovereign Gold Bond is a different proposition altogether. It tracks gold, pays 2.5% annual interest, and comes with a lock-in, so it is not the same as a coin or a bar that you can keep in your locker. ETF units trade on exchange; digital gold gives smaller ticket access; physical gold gives you possession. None of them is perfect. Each one solves a different problem.
For a longer view, the 52-week high and low matter more than a single day’s tick. A buyer who entered during a soft phase has a very different experience from someone who chased the peak. That is why many retail investors build exposure slowly through a gold SIP instead of trying to guess the exact bottom. In India, that discipline usually works better than chasing a rumour on WhatsApp and buying late in the day.
Sona Rate Today — Common Questions
Sona rate today in India is ₹15,273.51 per gram for 24K gold as of August 10, 2026. That is the live base rate before making charges, GST, and local jeweller margins.
The 22K sona rate today is ₹14,000.72 per gram. Jewellers usually sell 22K jewellery as 916 gold, which is the standard for most necklaces, bangles, and chains.
Ten grams of 24K gold costs ₹152,735.14 today. For jewellery, the final bill is higher because BIS-hallmarked pieces include making charges and GST.
MCX gold futures move with the market and often react faster to global cues. A jeweller’s bill usually sits above spot because it adds import duty, local overheads, making charges, and GST.
Gold ETF, digital gold, and physical coins all track the metal, but they serve different buyers. ETFs are exchange-traded, digital gold is easy for small ticket purchases, and physical gold gives you something tangible at home or in bank locker storage.
