Question 1

What is the gold rate today in India?

Accepted Answer

This page shows live indicative 24K, 22K and 18K gold prices per gram, per 10g, per tola and per 100g, computed from live international XAU spot × live USD/INR. It refreshes every 90 seconds.

Question 2

Do gold rates differ by state in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes, slightly. Local jeweller rates in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Kerala and other cities differ by a few hundred rupees per 10g due to transport, demand and local premiums. This page shows a live national rate plus a state-wise table using typical city spreads — indicative, not jeweller-fixed.

Question 3

Why is 22K gold cheaper than 24K?

Accepted Answer

24K is 99.9% pure gold. 22K is 91.6% gold alloyed for strength and is the standard for jewellery — its price is 22/24 of the 24K rate. 18K is 75% gold, used for diamond settings.

Question 4

What tax applies on gold jewellery in India?

Accepted Answer

3% GST applies on the total value (gold + making charges), split as 1.625% CGST + 1.625% SGST roughly (shown as 1.5% + 1.5% on bills). Import duty and TCS rules affect the base price but are already inside the spot-derived rate.

Question 5

How much are making charges on gold jewellery?

Accepted Answer

Typically 6–15% of the gold value for machine-made items and 15–25%+ for handmade/antique designs. Some jewellers charge flat per-gram rates instead of %. The calculator lets you model any %.

Question 6

What is one tola of gold in grams?

Accepted Answer

One tola = 11.6638 grams, still quoted by many jewellers in North India and for sovereign coins. This page shows per-tola prices for all three purities.

Question 7

Is this the exact jeweller rate?

Accepted Answer

No — indicative rates from live spot gold and USD/INR, before making charges and GST. Actual hallmark-certified retail rates vary by jeweller and city. Confirm with your local jeweller before buying.

Question 8

Which API powers the live rate?

Accepted Answer

Primary: gold-api.com free XAU spot + open.er-api.com free USD/INR, with Yahoo Finance GC=F × INR=X as fallback for day-change %. No API key or signup needed; your worker caches for 90 seconds.