Data as of 2026-10-16. Sources: Gold API (indicative XAU spot), Frankfurter (official central-bank FX rates).
30-day trend
Over the last 30 days the computed price per gram fell by 5.4% — from ₹13,521 to ₹12,796 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Gold price by year
| Year | Low (gram) | High (gram) | Average (gram) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₹12,339 | ₹14,017 | ₹13,167 |
| 2025 | ₹7,744 | ₹12,486 | ₹9,863 |
| 2024 | ₹5,482 | ₹7,417 | ₹6,348 |
| 2023 | ₹4,831 | ₹5,552 | ₹5,201 |
| 2022 | ₹4,277 | ₹4,774 | ₹4,512 |
| 2021 | ₹4,051 | ₹4,531 | ₹4,245 |
| 2020 | ₹3,592 | ₹4,769 | ₹4,286 |
| 2019 | ₹2,856 | ₹3,443 | ₹3,117 |
| 2018 | ₹2,644 | ₹2,893 | ₹2,766 |
| 2017 | ₹2,573 | ₹2,724 | ₹2,659 |
| 2016 | ₹2,379 | ₹2,924 | ₹2,700 |
| 2015 | ₹2,241 | ₹2,603 | ₹2,382 |
| 2014 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,659 | ₹2,450 |
| 2013 | ₹2,218 | ₹2,926 | ₹2,599 |
| 2012 | ₹2,638 | ₹3,167 | ₹2,875 |
Yearly aggregates of daily COMEX futures closes converted at same-date official FX rates. FX history is available from 1999.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | ₹12,728 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | ₹12,195 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | ₹11,660 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | ₹9,547 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | ₹7,447 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | ₹4,774 |
The purity price is the share of pure gold in the alloy multiplied by the 999.9 gram price. Jewellery retails well above the metal value.
Gold value by weight
| Weight | Value (999.9) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹12,730 |
| 5 grams | ₹63,648 |
| 10 grams | ₹127,296 |
| 20 grams | ₹254,591 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | ₹395,934 |
| 50 grams | ₹636,478 |
| 100 grams | ₹1,272,956 |
| 1 kilogram | ₹12,729,562 |
Computed from the exchange price of pure gold: minted bars sell at a premium over these values at banks and are bought back at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gold in India today?
A gram of 999.9 gold in India works out at ₹12,730 at the official INR rate — ₹395,934 an ounce and ₹12,729,562 a kilogram. That is the market calculation; jewellers and banks charge more for premium, tax and workmanship.
How much is 1 gram of gold in Indian rupees today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is ₹12,730 at the official INR rate. Real-world bank or jeweller prices are higher by the dealer premium, VAT and fees.
How is this price calculated?
We take the global indicative gold price (XAU/USD) and multiply it by the official INR rate from central-bank data (Frankfurter). It is a computed value: local dealer premiums, taxes and delivery are not included.
Why is the price at a shop or bank different?
Banks and jewellers add a premium over the market price for fabrication, logistics, VAT and their own margin, and apply a discount when buying back. The gap typically runs from 2–3% on investment bars to tens of percent on jewellery.
How much is a gram of 14k (585) gold in Indian rupees?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is ₹7,447 — 58.5% of the pure 999.9 gram price. Most jewellery is made of this alloy, and shops sell it well above the metal value.
How much is a troy ounce of gold in Indian rupees?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about ₹395,934 at the current computation. Global exchanges quote gold per troy ounce (XAU/USD).
How often is the data updated?
This page recalculates at least once an hour. The global gold price on the World Gold home page updates every few seconds.
Other currencies
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Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.