Gold Price Calculator India

Gold Price Calculator

Calculate gold jewellery price with making charges, wastage, and GST. 22K, 24K, 18K rates.

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Gold Value Quick Conversion

Type a gram weight or budget for an instant answer.

/g
Effective 22K: 14,290/g
g of 22K

= ₹1,47,183

of 22K

= 2.04 g

Need making charges, wastage, or full jewellery bill? Use the calculator below.

At a sample 24K rate of 15,600/g, 10g of 22K (916) is about 1,47,183 (incl. 3% GST). 1 tola (11.664g) of 22K is about 1,71,674. 30,000 buys about 2.04g of 22K. 1 Lakh buys about 6.79g. Adjust the rate above to match your local jeweller.

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Price Breakdown

Gold Value (22K (916))

10g x 15,600 x 91.6%

1,42,896

Making Charges

10g x ₹500/g

5,000

GST

3% on gold + making

4,437

TOTAL PRICE

1,52,333

Approx. Resale Value

~95% of gold value (no making/wastage/GST)

1,35,751

Quick Reference

24K (99.9%)

15,584.40 /g

22K (916)

14,289.60 /g

18K (75%)

11,700.00 /g

14K (58.5%)

9,126.00 /g

Rates shown per gram based on your 24K input price.

Gold rate must be entered manually. Check your local jeweller or Google "gold rate today [city]" for current rates.

GST: 3% on the total jewellery value (gold + making + wastage). Retail jewellery is a composite supply; the separate 5% rate applies only to job-work or repair, not a retail sale.

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TL;DR

Gold jewellery price in India = (weight x per-gram rate x purity) + making charges + wastage, then 3% GST on that whole total. As of June 2026, 24K (999) gold is around Rs 15,600/g and 22K (916) around Rs 14,300/g - these are illustrative sample values, not a live feed: IBJA revises rates twice daily (11 AM and 4:30 PM IST), so enter today's actual rate for an exact figure. Purity: 24K = 99.9%, 22K = 91.6%, 18K = 75%, 14K = 58.5%. 1 tola = 11.664 g. Every hallmarked piece carries three marks - a BIS triangle, the purity grade and a 6-character HUID. Making charges (3-25% of gold value) and wastage are sunk costs at resale, so jewellery is a weak investment versus Sovereign Gold Bonds or gold ETFs.

Quick Facts

24K sample rate (Jun 2026)~Rs 15,600/g (999, illustrative - not live)
22K sample rate (Jun 2026)~Rs 14,300/g (916, illustrative - not live)
Purity grades24K = 999 (99.9%), 22K = 916 (91.6%), 18K = 750 (75%), 14K = 585 (58.5%)
1 tola11.664 grams
GST (retail jewellery)3% on the total value (gold + making + wastage) - composite supply; the 5% rate applies to job-work/repair only
Making charges3-25% of gold value (higher for intricate designs)
Import duty15% effective (10% BCD + 5% AIDC), from 13 May 2026
IBJA rate updatesTwice daily, 11 AM and 4:30 PM IST
BIS hallmark3 marks: BIS triangle + purity/karat grade + 6-character HUID (the old jeweller and assay-centre marks were retired when HUID became mandatory on 1 April 2023)
Price formula[(weight x rate x purity) + making + wastage] x 1.03 (3% GST on the total)

How to Calculate Gold Jewellery Price in India

Buying gold jewellery in India involves more than just the current gold rate. The final bill includes making charges (the cost of crafting), wastage (gold lost during manufacturing), 3% GST on the total transaction value (gold plus making and wastage), since a retail jewellery sale is a composite supply. Understanding each component lets you compare prices across jewellers and negotiate better. The default 24K rate seeded in the calculator is a recent representative value - replace it with today's actual rate from IBJA or your local jeweller for an accurate result.

Gold purity is measured in karats: 24K (999) is 99.9% pure (too soft for jewellery on its own), 22K (916) is 91.6% pure (the workhorse of Indian gold jewellery), 18K (750) is 75% pure (used for diamond settings) and 14K (585) is 58.5% pure (more common in Western jewellery). The numbers in brackets are the millesimal fineness shown on the BIS hallmark - 916 is just another way of saying 22K.

Quick Reference: Gold Value by Weight

Indicative pure gold value (no making charges, no GST) at illustrative June 2026 rates - 24K at Rs 15,600/g, 22K at Rs 14,300/g. These are sample values, not a live feed: actual rates are revised twice daily by IBJA at 11 AM and 4:30 PM IST and vary by city. Use the calculator above with today's rate from your jeweller for the precise figure.

Weight24K @ Rs 15,600/g22K @ Rs 14,300/g
1 gRs 15,600Rs 14,300
5 gRs 78,000Rs 71,500
8 g (typical chain)Rs 1,24,800Rs 1,14,400
10 gRs 1,56,000Rs 1,43,000
11.664 g (1 tola)Rs 1,81,958Rs 1,66,795
20 g (typical bangle)Rs 3,12,000Rs 2,86,000
50 gRs 7,80,000Rs 7,15,000
100 gRs 15,60,000Rs 14,30,000

Add making charges (3-25% of gold value), wastage and 3% GST to get the final jewellery price. Formula: Total = [(weight x rate per gram x purity) + making + wastage] x 1.03. Retail jewellery is a composite supply taxed at 3% on the whole value; the 5% GST rate applies only to standalone job-work or repair.

1 Tola = 11.664 grams

Tola is a traditional Indian unit of mass still widely used in north Indian gold jewellery markets. The official conversion is 1 tola = 11.664 grams. Some older shops loosely round to 11.66g, but the precise value is 11.664g. To convert tola to grams, multiply by 11.664; to convert grams to tola, divide by 11.664. The calculator above takes weight in grams - enter (tolas x 11.664) if your jeweller quoted in tolas.

BIS Hallmark - 916, 750, 999

The BIS hallmark is the official quality stamp from the Bureau of Indian Standards under the BIS Act 1986. Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery rolled out in stages from June 2021. Since April 2023, every hallmarked piece must also carry a 6-character alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number that traces it to a specific assaying centre and date.

Since 1 April 2023, a genuine BIS hallmark on jewellery carries three marks:

  • The BIS logo (a triangle)
  • Purity grade in millesimal fineness: 999 for 24K, 916 for 22K, 750 for 18K, 585 for 14K
  • The 6-character HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) alphanumeric code

Always check for the BIS triangle and HUID before paying. You can verify any HUID on the BIS Care app or website. Without a hallmark, you have no guarantee of the claimed purity, and a 22K-marked piece could secretly be 18K or lower.

Investment Gold vs Jewellery

If your goal is wealth-building rather than wearing it, jewellery is one of the worst forms of gold investment. The 10-25% making charges and 2-10% wastage are sunk costs - they vanish the moment you walk out of the shop, since resale value is based only on the gold weight, not what you paid for craftsmanship. Add 3% GST on top and you are typically 15-30% underwater on day one.

For investment, consider the alternatives. We compared physical gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) and gold ETFs in detail in this guide on what Rs 1 lakh in each looks like after 5 years. Short version: SGBs pay 2.5% additional annual interest and are GST-exempt at purchase. Note: under Union Budget 2026 (effective 1 April 2026), the capital-gains tax exemption at maturity now applies only to original subscribers who hold the bond continuously to redemption. Secondary-market SGB buyers pay 12.5% LTCG (over 12 months) or slab-rate STCG.

Sources & References

Gold rates fluctuate with global spot prices, the rupee-dollar rate, import duty (15% as of 13 May 2026 - 10% BCD plus 5% AIDC) and city-level taxes. The rates and tax structure mentioned here can change with each Union Budget - verify before acting on large purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the gold price calculator work?+
Enter the current 24K rate per gram for your city, the weight of the gold piece in grams, and select the karat (24K, 22K, 18K or 14K). Add making charges (per gram or as a percentage), optional wastage percentage, and toggle GST. The calculator returns the total jewellery price.
What is the difference between 24K, 22K, 18K and 14K gold?+
24K is 99.9% pure (also marked 999, too soft for jewellery), 22K is 91.6% pure (marked 916, the most common Indian jewellery), 18K is 75% pure (marked 750, used in diamond settings), and 14K is 58.5% pure (marked 585, common in Western jewellery). Higher purity means higher gold content per gram and higher resale value, but lower hardness.
What is 916 gold? Is it the same as 22K?+
Yes. 916 refers to the millesimal fineness of 22K gold - 916 parts per 1,000 are pure gold (91.6%). The remaining 8.4% is alloy metals like copper, silver and zinc that give jewellery hardness. The BIS hallmark on Indian jewellery shows 916 for 22K, 750 for 18K and 999 for 24K.
What is 1 tola of gold in grams?+
1 tola = 11.664 grams. Tola is a traditional Indian unit still widely used in north Indian jewellery markets. To find the price of 1 tola of gold, multiply 11.664 by the per-gram rate. At Rs 15,600/g for 24K, 1 tola = roughly Rs 1.82 lakh (excluding making charges and GST).
Why are jewellery prices higher than the gold rate alone?+
Three additional components: (1) Making charges - the cost of crafting the design, ranging from 3% for machine-made to 25%+ for handcrafted; (2) Wastage - gold lost during manufacturing, typically 2-7%; (3) GST - a single 3% on the total value (gold + making + wastage), since a retail jewellery sale is a composite supply. Always ask for an itemised bill showing these components.
How is GST calculated on gold jewellery in India?+
Retail sale of finished jewellery is a composite supply (the principal supply is the gold), so a single 3% GST applies to the total transaction value - gold plus making charges plus wastage - even when making charges are shown separately on the bill. Example: Rs 1,00,000 gold value + Rs 10,000 making charges = Rs 1,10,000, so GST = 3% of Rs 1,10,000 = Rs 3,300. The 5% GST rate applies only to standalone job-work or repair (for example when you supply your own gold and pay only a making charge), not to a retail purchase. There is no separate VAT or service tax. Note: cash purchases above Rs 2 lakh in a single day are prohibited under Section 269ST (penalty under Section 271D equal to the transaction amount), and PAN disclosure is mandatory above Rs 2 lakh under Rule 114B.
What is the BIS hallmark on gold jewellery?+
The BIS hallmark is the official quality assurance from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS Act 1986). Mandatory in stages since June 2021. From April 2023, every hallmarked piece must carry a 6-character alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number. The consumer hallmark now consists of three marks: the BIS logo, the purity/karat grade (916/750/999) and the HUID - the older jeweller and assaying-centre marks were retired. Always check for the HUID before buying.
Is buying gold jewellery a good investment?+
For pure investment purposes, no. Jewellery loses 10-30% of value the moment you walk out of the shop because of making charges, wastage and GST. For investment, consider Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB - 2.5% additional annual interest, no GST), gold ETFs, or 24K coins/bars. Note: post Union Budget 2026 (effective 1 April 2026), the SGB capital-gains tax exemption at maturity is available only to original subscribers who hold the bond continuously till redemption; secondary-market buyers pay 12.5% LTCG (over 12 months) or slab-rate STCG (12 months or less). Jewellery is best treated as an emotional or wedding purchase, not an investment vehicle. See our gold investment guide for the full comparison.
How accurate are the rates in this calculator?+
The default rate seeded in the input field is a recent representative 24K rate, not a live feed. You should overwrite it with today's actual rate from IBJA (Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association), Goodreturns or your local jeweller before relying on the result. Gold rates are revised by IBJA twice each working day at 11 AM and 4:30 PM IST.