India · 3% VAT on jewellery
21K gold price per gram in INR today
₹11,850.91 per gram · ₹118,509.12 per 10 g · 1 USD = 95.957 INR
21K (875) is 87.5% gold. In India jewellery carries 3% VAT (3% GST on gold jewellery, 5% on making charges), added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in INR
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | INR per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | ₹5,078.96 | ₹50,789.62 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | ₹5,647.81 | ₹56,478.06 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | ₹7,923.18 | ₹79,231.81 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | ₹10,157.92 | ₹101,579.24 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | ₹11,850.91 | ₹118,509.12 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | ₹12,406.21 | ₹124,062.12 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | ₹13,530.36 | ₹135,303.55 |
Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.
What typical 21K pieces are worth in INR
| Typical piece | Weight | 21K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | ₹29,627.28 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | ₹56,884.38 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | ₹41,478.19 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | ₹118,509.12 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | ₹41,478.19 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | ₹165,912.77 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | ₹355,527.36 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | ₹35,552.74 |
Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.
Frequently asked
- How much is 21K gold per gram in India today?
- ₹11,850.91 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in India?
- 3% VAT (3% GST on gold jewellery, 5% on making charges). The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in India?
- 21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
- Is the gold price different in each country?
- No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.
21K in other currencies
- 21K gold per gram in USDthe United States
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