Gold & Silver Prices Today
Live gold and silver prices in INR and USD. 24K, 22K gold price per gram, 10 gram, and 100 gram rates.
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Understanding Gold Prices in India
Gold prices in India are derived from international spot prices (traded in USD/troy ounce on COMEX and LBMA) converted to INR/gram. India is the world's second-largest gold consumer, buying over 800 tonnes annually. Gold in India carries an additional import duty, GST (3%), and making charges for jewellery — so retail prices are always higher than international spot prices.
24K vs 22K vs 18K Gold — What's the Difference?
22 Karat (22K): 91.6% pure gold + 8.4% copper/silver for hardness. Most Indian jewellery is 22K. Standard hallmarked jewellery.
18 Karat (18K): 75% pure gold. Used in diamond jewellery and western-style designs. Lower gold content = lower price per gram.
Smarter Ways to Invest in Gold
Gold as Portfolio Hedge
Gold has an inverse correlation with equity markets during crises. During the 2008 financial crisis, Sensex fell 60% while gold rose 25%. Financial advisors typically recommend 5–15% portfolio allocation to gold as insurance against inflation and market volatility. In India, gold also provides cultural and emergency liquidity — gold loans from banks like Muthoot and Manappuram offer instant credit against pledged gold.