Compare live 22K and 24K gold prices across major Indian cities. Updated daily.
| Feature | 24K Gold (999) | 22K Gold (916) | 18K Gold (750) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.9% pure gold | 91.6% gold + 8.4% alloy | 75% gold + 25% alloy |
| Best For | Investment, coins, bars | Traditional jewellery, wedding sets | Diamond jewellery, daily wear |
| Durability | ⭐⭐ Soft, bends easily | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong, good for daily wear | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very strong, scratch-resistant |
| Color | Bright yellow-gold | Slightly lighter yellow | Lighter, can be white/rose gold |
| Resale Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highest resale | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good resale | ⭐⭐⭐ Lower resale |
| Typical Making Charges | ₹100-200/gram (coins/bars) | ₹150-450/gram | ₹200-600/gram |
| BIS Hallmark | 999 | 916 | 750 |
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| Investment Type | Minimum Investment | Returns | Liquidity | Storage Needed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Gold (Coins/Bars) | ₹5,000+ (1g) | Gold price appreciation | ⭐⭐⭐ Moderate | Yes (locker) | Traditional investors |
| Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) | ₹5,000 (1g) | Gold price + 2.5% p.a. interest | ⭐⭐ Low (8-year lock-in) | No (digital) | Long-term investors |
| Gold ETFs | ₹100+ (per unit) | Gold price - expense ratio | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High | No (digital) | Active traders |
| Digital Gold | ₹10+ (any amount) | Gold price - spread | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High | No (vault stored) | Small investors |
| Gold Mutual Funds | ₹500+ (SIP) | Gold price - fund expenses | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High | No (digital) | SIP investors |
| Gold Jewellery | ₹10,000+ (design dependent) | Gold price - making charges | ⭐⭐ Low (resale loss) | Yes (home/locker) | Personal use + investment |