The gold rate today in India is determined by a combination of international benchmark prices and domestic factors. Global gold prices are set in US dollars per troy ounce on exchanges like COMEX (New York) and the London Bullion Market. These prices fluctuate throughout the day based on supply-demand dynamics, central bank activity, inflation expectations, and geopolitical developments.
In India, the international price is converted to Indian rupees using the prevailing USD/INR exchange rate. Import duties (currently around 6%), GST (3%), and handling margins are then added. This is why the gold rate today in India can move even when global prices remain stable — a weakening rupee alone can push domestic gold prices higher. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) publishes daily reference rates that most jewellers and exchanges follow.
Gold Rate Today by Weight (Indian Units)
Indian buyers commonly purchase gold in grams, but traditional units like tola (11.66 grams), sovereign, and pavan (both 8 grams) remain widely used in different regions. The table below shows today's gold rate across all common weight units.
| Weight | 22K Rate Today | 24K Rate Today |
|---|
| 1 gram | ₹14,430 | ₹15,742 |
| 1 sovereign / pavan (8g) | ₹1,15,440 | ₹1,25,936 |
| 10 gram | ₹1,44,300 | ₹1,57,420 |
| 1 tola (11.66g) | ₹1,68,254 | ₹1,83,552 |
| 100 gram |