Gold Rate Today

24K gold is 99.9% pure gold — the purest form available. It's soft and ideal for coins, bars, and investment. 22K gold is 91.67% pure, mixed with metals like copper or silver for durability. 22K is the standard for Indian jewelry as it holds shape better and withstands daily wear.

Making charge is the labor cost jewelers charge for crafting raw gold into jewelry. It typically ranges from 8% to 25% of the gold value, depending on design complexity. Simple chains and bangles have lower charges (8-12%), while intricate designs like temple jewelry can go up to 25%. Always negotiate — making charges are not fixed.

BIS Hallmark is a certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards that guarantees the purity of gold jewelry. Hallmarking is now mandatory for all gold jewelry (14K and above) sold in India. Every hallmarked piece has a HUID (Hallmark Unique ID) code that you can verify on the BIS Care app or website. Always buy hallmarked gold to ensure you're getting the purity you pay for.

Gold prices in India are influenced by international spot prices (set by London Bullion Market), the USD-INR exchange rate, and import duties. IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) announces domestic rates twice daily — at around 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM IST. Local jeweler prices may differ slightly due to city-specific demand and their own margins.

For pure investment, gold coins or bars are better — you only pay a small premium (2-5%) over the base gold rate, and resale value is close to market price. Jewelry carries making charges (8-25%) and GST (3%) that you lose on resale. For jewelry you plan to wear, 22K is the standard. For investment, consider 24K coins, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), or digital gold.

GST on gold is 3% on the base gold value, plus 5% GST on making charges. For example, on a 10g 22K gold chain worth ₹80,000 with ₹10,000 making charges: you pay ₹2,400 GST on gold (3% of ₹80,000) + ₹500 GST on making charges (5% of ₹10,000) = ₹2,900 total GST.

Every BIS hallmarked gold piece has a HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) — a 6-character alphanumeric code. To verify: download the BIS Care app (Android/iOS) or visit bis.gov.in, enter the HUID, and it shows the item's purity, jeweler name, and assaying centre. If the HUID doesn't match or isn't found, the piece may be fake. Always ask the jeweler to show the HUID before buying.

These numbers indicate gold purity in parts per thousand. 999 means 99.9% pure (24K) — used for coins and bars. 916 means 91.6% pure (22K) — the standard for Indian jewelry. 750 means 75% pure (18K) — common in diamond-studded jewelry as it's harder and holds stones better. 585 means 58.5% pure (14K) — used for lightweight daily-wear pieces. The higher the number, the purer the gold but the softer the metal.