Gold Price Today in India — Complete Guide
Gold prices in India are influenced by international gold rates, USD/INR exchange rate, import duty (currently 15%), and GST (3%). Prices vary slightly between cities due to local taxes and transportation costs. Our prices are fetched from live market data and updated every 5 minutes.
Factors Affecting Gold Price Today
- International gold price — Set by LBMA (London Bullion Market Association)
- USD to INR exchange rate — Weaker rupee means higher gold prices
- Import duty — Currently 15% in India (highest globally)
- GST — 3% on gold jewelry, 5% on making charges
- Demand & supply — Wedding season (Oct-Feb) increases prices
Should You Buy Gold Today?
Gold is considered a safe-haven investment in India. If the price trend is upward, it may be a good idea to buy early. For long-term investment, gold has delivered 10-12% annual returns in India over the past decade. Consider digital gold (Google Pay, PhonePe) for small investments starting from ₹1.