Gold Rate Today in India (14 November 2025)
Here’s an updated of gold prices per gram across India for the major purities: 24 carat (pure), 22 carat and 18 carat. Note: These are indicative national average rates — actual rates may vary by city, jeweller, making charges, GST, etc.
| Purity | Price per gram | Change from previous day |
|---|---|---|
| 24 K | ~ ₹ 12,704 | ↓ ~ ₹ 161 |
| 22 K | ~ ₹ 11,645 | ↓ ~ ₹ 145 |
| 18 K | ~ ₹ 9,528 | ↓ ~ ₹ 119 |
In the national average sense:
- 10 g of 24 K ~ ₹1,27,040.
- 10 g of 22 K ~ ₹1,16,450.
- 10 g of 18 K ~ ₹95,280.
City-specific example: Delhi
In the city of New Delhi:
- 24 K: ₹12,719/g
- 22 K: ₹11,660/g
- 18 K: ₹9,543/g
What’s behind the prices?
Purity matters
- 24 carat (24 K) means virtually pure gold (99.9% ideally) — hence highest price.
- 22 carat (22 K) typically contains about 91.6% gold with rest alloy — slightly cheaper.
- 18 carat (18 K) about 75% gold, so significantly lower in price but still valuable.
Understanding this helps when comparing prices and jewellery types.
Factors that influence gold rates
- Global gold price: International bullion rate, US dollar value, global demand/supply.
- Indian rupee value: A weaker ₹ vs US$ tends to raise domestic gold price.
- Import duties & taxes: India imports a large share of its gold; customs/taxes affect cost.
- Local demand/supply & seasonality: Festivals, weddings boost demand → may cause local premium.
- Local additional costs: Making charges, wastage, GST (3% on bullion jewellery) add to final cost.
What this means for buyers/investors
- If you’re buying jewellery, check: purity (karat), making charges, hallmark certification, local rate.
- For investment in bullion/coins, purity (24 K) and trusted vendor matter more, but premiums and selling-ease do too.
- If you’re selling old gold, knowing the live rate helps you evaluate the offer.
- Since 18 K is significantly cheaper, some consumers opt for it (especially for everyday jewellery) when budgets are tighter.
Tips before you buy
- Always ask for hallmark certifying purity (e.g., BIS hallmark in India).
- Check the live rate for the day in your city — many towns have slight variations.
- Understand the making charges: they differ by design, weight, vendor.
- Ask if what you’re buying is priced per gram of gold purity + added charges, or a flat rate.
- Consider the purpose: for heavy investment, bullion/coins; for daily wear, maybe lighter weight and 22 K/18 K.
- If you’re buying for weddings/festivals, buying earlier when rates dip may help.