Gold Rate Today in India: 24K, 22K, 18K Gold Price

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.