Gold Rate Today in India (13 August, 2026)

The gold rate is one of the most closely watched indicators in the global financial market. Further, investors and buyers regularly track gold prices to make informed decisions about purchasing or selling. Many people check the gold rate before buying jewellery or making long-term investments. Staying updated with accurate gold prices ensures better financial planning and wealth protection.

However, there is also a possibility of the gold rate surging in the future, depending on how the government acts on taxes, the 10-gram gold price will skyrocket.
10 Gram GoldGold Rate & Trend
24 Carat Gold₹1,55,020
22 Carat Gold₹1,42,110
Trend TodayIPO GMP UP

Historical 10 Gram Gold Rate in India

Date24 Carat22 CaratTrend
13 August 2026₹1,55,020₹1,42,110IPO GMP UP
12 August 2026₹1,53,980₹1,41,160IPO GMP UP
11 August 2026₹1,52,110₹1,39,440IPO GMP UP
10 August 2026₹1,51,630₹1,38,990IPO GMP Down
9 August 2026₹1,52,550₹1,39,850IPO GMP UP
8 August 2026₹1,50,050₹1,37,560IPO GMP UP
7 August 2026₹1,49,870₹1,37,410IPO GMP UP
6 August 2026₹1,45,910₹1,33,760IPO GMP UP
5 August 2026₹1,44,140₹1,32,140IPO GMP Down
4 August 2026₹1,44,370₹1,32,350IPO GMP UP
3 August 2026₹1,44,360₹1,32,240IPO GMP Down
2 August 2026₹1,44,370₹1,32,250IPO GMP UP
1 August 2026₹1,44,370₹1,32,250IPO GMP Down
31 July 2026₹1,44,490₹1,32,460IPO GMP UP
30 July 2026₹1,43,650₹1,31,690IPO GMP Down
29 July 2026₹1,44,310₹1,32,290IPO GMP Down
28 July 2026₹1,46,050₹1,33,860IPO GMP UP
27 July 2026₹1,45,070₹1,32,990IPO GMP Down
26 July 2026₹1,45,080₹1,33,000IPO GMP UP
25 July 2026₹1,44,470₹1,32,440IPO GMP Down
24 July 2026₹1,46,320₹1,34,140IPO GMP Down
23 July 2026₹1,46,520₹1,34,310IPO GMP UP
22 July 2026₹1,44,380₹1,32,360IPO GMP UP
21 July 2026₹1,43,620₹1,31,660IPO GMP UP
20 July 2026₹1,43,430₹1,31,440IPO GMP Down
19 July 2026₹1,43,440₹1,31,450IPO GMP UP
18 July 2026₹1,42,670₹1,30,790IPO GMP Down
17 July 2026₹1,43,430₹1,31,490IPO GMP Down
16 July 2026₹1,43,730₹1,31,760IPO GMP UP
15 July 2026₹1,42,940₹1,31,040IPO GMP Down
14 July 2026₹1,43,050₹1,31,140IPO GMP Down
13 July 2026₹1,44,470₹1,32,440IPO GMP Down
12 July 2026₹1,44,480₹1,32,450IPO GMP Down
11 July 2026₹1,44,960₹1,32,910IPO GMP UP
10 July 2026₹1,44,600₹1,32,560IPO GMP UP
9 July 2026₹1,43,270₹1,31,340IPO GMP Down
8 July 2026₹1,45,400₹1,33,290IPO GMP Down
7 July 2026₹1,46,760₹1,34,540IPO GMP Down
6 July 2026₹1,49,450₹1,36,990IPO GMP Down
5 July 2026₹1,49,460₹1,37,000IPO GMP UP
4 July 2026₹1,47,160₹1,34,910IPO GMP UP
3 July 2026₹1,43,940₹1,31,960IPO GMP UP
2 July 2026₹1,40,920₹1,29,190IPO GMP Down
1 July 2026₹1,42,200₹1,30,360IPO GMP UP
30 June 2026₹1,42,070₹1,30,240IPO GMP Down
29 June 2026₹1,44,090₹1,32,090IPO GMP Down
28 June 2026₹1,44,100₹1,32,100IPO GMP UP
27 June 2026₹1,42,960₹1,31,060IPO GMP UP
26 June 2026₹1,41,470₹1,29,690IPO GMP Down
25 June 2026₹1,44,470₹1,32,440IPO GMP Down
24 June 2026₹1,44,740₹1,32,690IPO GMP Down
23 June 2026₹1,46,670₹1,34,460IPO GMP UP
22 June 2026₹1,46,220₹1,34,040IPO GMP Down
21 June 2026₹1,48,370₹1,36,000IPO GMP UP
20 June 2026₹1,46,000₹1,33,840IPO GMP Down
19 June 2026₹1,49,650₹1,37,190IPO GMP Down
18 June 2026₹1,51,240₹1,38,640IPO GMP Down
17 June 2026₹1,51,510₹1,38,890IPO GMP Down
16 June 2026₹1,51,690₹1,39,060IPO GMP UP
15 June 2026₹1,49,220₹1,36,790IPO GMP Down
14 June 2026₹1,49,230₹1,36,800IPO GMP UP
13 June 2026₹1,45,830₹1,36,360IPO GMP UP
12 June 2026₹1,45,780₹1,33,640IPO GMP Down
11 June 2026₹1,49,000₹1,36,590IPO GMP Down
10 June 2026₹1,49,010₹1,36,600IPO GMP Down
9 June 2026₹1,51,830₹1,39,190IPO GMP Down
8 June 2026₹1,55,900₹1,40,140IPO GMP Down
7 June 2026₹1,55,910₹1,40,150IPO GMP Down
6 June 2026₹1,55,870₹1,42,890IPO GMP Down
5 June 2026₹1,56,250₹1,43,240IPO GMP Down
4 June 2026₹1,56,260₹1,43,250IPO GMP Down
3 June 2026₹1,56,360₹1,43,340IPO GMP UP
2 June 2026₹1,56,360₹1,43,340IPO GMP Down
1 June 2026₹1,59,590₹1,46,290IPO GMP UP

Reason for High Gold Price

Uncertainty in the economy is one of the main reasons for the high price of gold, although gold is the safest thing when the economy is unstable, people lean towards gold counting assets and the price is higher.

“Worth Your Weight in Gold.” Why?

Gold is inevitable in today’s era, as gold prices are shining today, it fosters people to consider gold as a future financial backup. Today, the gold price is getting higher.

We can also say, “Aaj Ka Sone Ka Bhav Aasman Pe“, which is relevant to financial security for the near future, if you have purchased; however, the rest of the people can struggle to buy gold.

Gold History of India

Gold is an inevitable, yellow metal. In history, it was renowned as a “Swarna”.

It was counted as captivating, ideal, and valuable thighs for gifts. Devotees considered gold important and gave the maximum amount of gold in temples, considering religious sentiment.

  • Prior to the pre-independence era, gold was a crucial currency, as it was considered a currency value called the “gold standard”. As money was connected to gold, the gold price did not change as much.
  • After 1947, the economic period had started, and also strict rules regarding gold were made by the government, resulting in a high gold price.
  • In the liberalization era of 1991, due to market changes, gold became more flexible and gained more significance, allowing it to be higher and more demandable in consumers.
  • Focusing on the 2000 era, owing to China’s quick economic growth and the 2008 crisis, led the gold rate to surge.

24 Carat Gold Rates History (YOY)

Gold Price Year on Year
YearGold PriceYOY Change5 Year Change10 Year Change
2025₹1,30,00075%267.21%
2024₹78,18319.67%
2023₹65,33024.04%
2022₹52,6708.11%
2021₹48,7200.14%
2020₹48,65138.13%84.68%162.98%
2019₹35,22012.03%
2018₹31,4385.97%
2017₹29,6673.65%
2016₹28,6238.65%
2015₹26,343-5.94%42.40%
2014₹28,006-5.38%
2013₹29,600-4.67%
2012₹31,05017.61%
2011₹26,40042.70%
2010₹18,50027.59%164.29%320.45%
2009₹14,50016.00%
2008₹12,50015.74%
2007₹10,80054.29%
2006₹8,40043.59%
2005₹7,00019.66%59.09%
2004₹5,8504.46%
2003₹5,60012.22%
2002₹4,99016.05%
2001₹4,300-2.27%
2000₹4,4003.92%-5.98%37.50%
1999₹4,2344.67%
1998₹4,045-14.39%
1997₹4,725-8.43%
1996₹5,16010.26%
1995₹4,6801.78%46.25%
1994₹4,59811.06%
1993₹4,140-4.48%
1992₹4,33425.04%
1991₹3,4668.31%
1990₹3,2001.91%50.23%140.60%
1989₹3,1400.32%
1988₹3,13021.79%
1987₹2,57020.09%
1986₹2,1400.47%
1985₹2,1308.12%60.15%
1984₹1,9709.44%
1983₹1,8009.42%
1982₹1,645-1.50%
1981₹1,67025.56%
1980₹1,33041.94%146.30%622.83%
1979₹93736.79%
1978₹68540.95%
1977₹48612.50%
1976₹432-20.00%
1975₹5406.72%193.48%
1974₹50681.69%
1973₹278.537.87%
1972₹2024.66%
1971₹1934.89%
1970₹1844.55%156.45%
1969₹1768.64%
1968₹16258.05%
1967₹102.522.39%
1966₹83.7516.72%
1965₹71.7513.44%
1964₹63.250.00%

One of the reasons for the increment in “Sone Ka Bhav” is the difference between the Indian rupee and the US Dollar difference. In addition, when Indian rupees get stronger in contrast to the US Dollar, gold prices tend to be low, in sharp contrast, the US Dollar’s powerfulness paves gold prices to be up.

Which One is Best to Purchase: Gold ETF or Gold?

Generally, gold and gold ETFs are both important and provide future benefits. 

An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a way to invest in a gold company through a mutual fund scheme, processing buy and sell some amount of units through a demat account.

Gold ETF

  • Additionally, a Gold ETF is a financial product that is supported by physical gold. 
  • Gold ETFs are introduced as safer than physical ones due to not having risk. 
  • It enhanced the portfolio, especially during the unstable economy.
  • Gold ETF can be bought in small pieces and also be sold as per market fluctuation. 
  • They come with lower management fees compared to other gold investment options.

Gold

  • Gold is a tangible asset as it allows you to have it with you and can be worn at family functions, receiving compliments. 
  • Gold has been a trusted way to preserve wealth for thousands of years, especially during times of economic instability or inflation.
  • Gold investment encourages future generations to keep the significance in mind.

Gold Taxes

Initially, gold rates are continuously boosted in Ahmedabad; it is compulsory to pay a calculated tax on buying gold of more than Rs 30 lakh. Afterwards, it does not matter from where, why, or when you purchased gold. 

Further, according to the Indian tax act, the gold selling process takes 20% tax and 4 % ā€œcessā€, in addition, 20 % amount would be deducted for tax, and an additional 4% amount would be considered on tax called ā€œcessā€.

  • Overall, 20.8% tax will be allocated to gold, though it’s not for short-term gold investment. 
  • A 3% GST is measured on a Rs 1,00,000 gold investment, and its value will be Rs 1,15,000. 
  • A 1% TDS shall also be enumerated on a one lakh gold investment. 
  • An example, if you buy gold for ₹2 lakh, the TDS will be ₹2,000 (1% of ₹2 lakh). This amount is deducted at the time of the purchase.

How to Calculate the Gold Rate?

In order to find out the gold’s actual price, multiply the current price per gram of gold. 

Final price of (22 or 18 K) gold multiplied by the weight in grams + making charges + GST on the price of jewelry + making charges

For Example

  • If the gold rate today for 10 grams of 22 karats of pure gold is Rs 77,000, 1 gram of gold will be Rs 7000, and 2 grams of gold will be Rs 14,000. 
  • You have purchased 7 grams of gold, a calculation is current price * weight of gold (7000*7) = 49, 000, though it is not the final price. 
  • If the making charges are 10% of the gold price, it is Rs 7,700.
  • The total price becomes INR 49,000 + 7,700 = Rs 56,700.
  • Afterwards, on your 56,700, GST would be added 3%
  • 56,700*3%= 1,701. 
  • The final price is 49,000+ 7,700+ 1,701=  Rs 58401

Necessary Things to be Focused on Gold Investment?

Purity

First and foremost, purity checking during gold investment plays a pivotal role, especially in karat. Normally, there are 3 major purities of gold: 18 karat, 22 karat, and 24 karat.

  • 18-karat gold is a mixture of  75% gold, 15% silver, and 10% copper. 
  • 22 karat gold comprises 91.70% of gold, 5% silver, 2% coppe,r and 1.30% zinc. 
  • 24 karat gold is considered 99.9% gold, showing the importance of karat amongst all.

Hallmarking

The Bureau of Indian Standards is responsible for all the rules and regulations regarding gold purity and quality. Moreover, Hallmarking is an essential process related to quality and purity checking at the BIS. 

BIS approval provides a hallmarking logo and represents the jeweler’s ID.

Weight of gold

Gold weight is essential during buying gold, as it has 0.25 grams to 100 grams; however, the majority of individuals have a 1g gold investment.

Marking charges on gold

It is necessary to deduct the marking charges of gold by gold jewelers. How many charges are going to be cut? Things should be noticed by individuals. Normally, 8 to 16% charges are cut for crafting and shining gold. 

To cite an example, if one has bought Rs 7000 worth of gold, the resulting Rs 840 would be an additional charge on the gold amount.

Top 10 Countries With Highest Gold Reserves 2025

Top 10 Countries With Highest Gold Reserves 2025
RankCountriesTonnes
1United States of America8134
2Germany3352
3Italy2452
4France2437
5China2279
6Switzerland1040
7India876
8Japan846
9Netherlands612
10Poland448

Conclusion

Today, the gold rate is top-notch due to high demand; gold is selected as the top choice of individuals in comparison to other investments, even though today’s gold prices are high. Moreover, there are certain ways to invest in gold and a lot of things to focus on while buying gold.

Frequently Asked Questions:


How to check today’s gold price?

With the help of gold rate websites, one can check the gold rate easily. Aside from that, you can also search “gold price today” on Google. Notably, IPO watch is one of the best platforms in order to check quickly and right “today’s gold rate”.

Does today’s gold price affect individuals?

Yes, today’s gold rate is high compared to last year, a sudden jump affects individuals’ budgets as they have to pay more to buy gold, and also has an impact on selling gold. Owing to this sharp increment, people have to think for once, to purchase gold.

Why does the gold price change daily?

Owing to economic conditions, more demand and supply lead the gold rate up or down, inflation, wars, and natural disasters cause the gold rate to change daily. Moreover, market conditions, stock market fluctuation, and Nifty and Sensex movements are also some of the reasons the daily gold price is changing.

What is the correct time for changing the gold price every day?

When the stock market closes and the commodity market (MCX market) is going to be opened, at that time, the daily gold price changes. The gold rate changes every day, the time is 10:30 am and 3 pm GMT.

How is today’s gold price calculated?

Today’s gold price calculation is the spot price (Actual Price) + making charges + GST + Gold’s total price.

Is it a good time to purchase gold?

Yes, if your financial condition is stable and you have a gold desire, you can purchase gold, though today’s gold is costly, however, there may be a possibility for gold rate increment in the future, so gold investment is a good future plan for everyone.

How to do worldwide trading in gold?

There are various ways to do gold trading, you can invest in COMEX (USA), MCX (India), and LME (London Metal Exchange), these are the markets to invest in gold and secure the future. Apart from that, you could also invest in ETFs and purchase gold stocks through online platforms.

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