The gold rate in India today is approximately INR 74,500 per 10 grams for 24K gold (April 2026). India gold includes 7.5% import duty + 3% GST, creating a 13.8% premium over international COMEX prices. 22K jewellery gold is approximately INR 68,300 per 10 grams.
Live price in INR · Updated every 5 seconds · MCX · NCDEX
The gold price displayed above is calculated live from the COMEX spot price and converted to INR using real-time exchange rates. 10.75% import duty + 3% GST = ~14% above COMEX spot.
AURUM calculates India gold rates using the formula: COMEX spot × 1.138 × INR/USD rate ÷ 31.1035 × 10. All prices update every 5 seconds from live COMEX data.
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Indian gold price (MCX) is calculated as: COMEX spot × (1 + 10.75% duty + 3% GST) × current INR/USD rate ÷ 31.1035 × 10. The result is the 24K gold rate per 10 grams. AURUM calculates this live from the COMEX spot price.
Why is gold more expensive in India than globally? +
India imposes 10.75% basic customs duty plus 3% GST on gold imports, creating a ~14% premium above international (COMEX) prices. This is a deliberate policy to protect foreign exchange reserves — gold is India's second-largest import.
What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold in India? +
24K gold is 99.9% pure — used for bars, coins, and investment products. 22K gold is 91.67% pure — the standard for Indian jewellery (BIS hallmark 916). 22K price = 24K rate × 22/24.
What is MCX gold? +
MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) is India's primary commodity futures exchange. MCX gold futures are the benchmark for Indian gold pricing. MCX price includes import duty and currency conversion — it reflects the true landed cost of gold in India.
When is the best time to buy gold in India? +
Historically, July–September (post-monsoon, pre-festival) sees the lowest premiums. Avoid buying in the 4 weeks before Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) and Dhanteras (Oct/Nov) — dealer premiums widen 2–4% during peak demand. AURUM's wedding season index tracks this in real time.