Question 1

What is the silver rate today in India?

Accepted Answer

This page derives a live indicative silver price per gram from international XAG spot (Yahoo SI=F) × live USD/INR, refreshed every 2 minutes, and shows per-10g and per-kg figures plus a jewellery cost calculator.

Question 2

How is the silver price calculated?

Accepted Answer

Spot silver is quoted in USD per troy ounce. Divide by 31.1035 for USD/gram, multiply by live USD/INR for INR/gram. Making charges and 3% GST are added in the calculator for finished items.

Question 3

What tax applies on silver in India?

Accepted Answer

3% GST on the total (metal + making), same as gold. Silver ETFs and digital silver may carry different expense ratios but physical retail bills show 3% GST.

Question 4

What purity is retail silver?

Accepted Answer

Most Indian retail silver (coins, utensils, jewellery) is 999 fine (99.9% pure). Antique or tribal jewellery may be lower — always check the BIS hallmark stamp.

Question 5

Why does the jeweller rate differ?

Accepted Answer

Local rates add dealer premiums, transport and demand spreads over spot, plus their own making structure. This page is indicative — confirm the final bill with your jeweller.

Question 6

Is my data kept private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.