โ The MCX โ 10-gram link explained (MCX quotes gold per 10g)
โ City-wise 10-gram rate (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangaloreโฆ)
โWeight conversion, step-by-step price formula & full GST breakup
๐ก Key Takeaway:
10 grams = 1 Tola is the single most-quoted gold lot in India. It is the unit jewellers, banks, the MCX and even the government (for SGB denominations) use. Know today's 10-gram rate before you walk into any shop, then check the purity, add 3% GST and making charges โ that one number lets you decode any 10g gold quote instantly.
๐ก 10 Gram Gold Rate Today (India) โ 24K / 22K / 18K (1 Tola)
โ๏ธ Gold Rate ร Weight โ 10-Gram and Common Lots (24K & 22K)
Every weight is just the per-gram rate multiplied. Values use today's live rate (live); the 10g row is the focus of this guide.
| Weight | 24K Value | 22K Value | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | โน14,994 | โน13,740 | Base unit |
| 8 grams | โน1,19,952 | โน1,09,920 | 1 Pavan / 1 Sovereign |
| 10 grams | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | โญ 1 Tola โ MCX lot & this guide |
| 20 grams | โน2,99,880 | โน2,74,800 | 2 Tola |
| 31.1035 grams | โน4,66,366 | โน4,27,362 | 1 Troy Ounce (international) |
| 50 grams | โน7,49,700 | โน6,87,000 | Small bar / biscuit |
| 100 grams | โน14,99,400 | โน13,74,000 | Standard bar (10 Tola) |
| 250 grams | โน37,48,500 | โน34,35,000 | Large bar |
| 500 grams | โน74,97,000 | โน68,70,000 | Half kilo |
| 1 kg (1000g) | โน1,49,94,000 | โน1,37,40,000 | Wholesale bar |
๐๏ธ 10-Gram Gold Rate by City (24K & 22K)
City rates differ slightly due to local taxes, freight and jeweller margins. Tap a city for its full live rate page.
| City | 24K / 10g | 22K / 10g | Live Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Mumbai โ |
| Delhi | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Delhi โ |
| Bangalore | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Bangalore โ |
| Chennai | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Chennai โ |
| Hyderabad | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Hyderabad โ |
| Kolkata | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Kolkata โ |
| Ahmedabad | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 | View Ahmedabad โ |
๐ What "10 Gram Gold Rate" Means (1 Tola)
If you walk into a jewellery shop anywhere in India, the price you are quoted almost always starts from the 10 gram gold rate โ also known as 1 Tola. It is the single most important number in Indian gold pricing. Banks, jewellers, the MCX commodity exchange and even the government's Sovereign Gold Bond scheme all use 10 grams as the base lot for quoting gold.
This guide explains everything about the 10-gram gold rateโ today's live 24K/22K/18K price, the special link between 10 grams and the MCX, how it differs by city, how the price is built from international gold, what GST and making charges add, the gold-loan value of 10 grams, and the smart way to use the 10-gram number to never overpay. By the end you will read any 10g gold quote like a professional.
Table of Contents
- What 10 Gram / 1 Tola Means
- Today's 10g Rate by Purity
- The MCX โ 10-Gram Link
- 10 Gram Rate by City
- Weight Conversion Table
- 10-Gram Price Formula
- Coin vs Bar vs Jewellery vs SGB
- GST on 10-Gram Gold
- Gold-Loan Value of 10 Grams
- Why It Changes Daily
- How to Verify & Buy a 10g Coin
- 8 Buying Tips & 7 Mistakes
- FAQs (18 Questions)
1. What "10 Gram Gold Rate" & "1 Tola" Really Mean
The 10 gram gold rate is simply the price of 10 grams of gold, quoted in Indian Rupees. It is published every morning by the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) and is the reference number every jeweller, bank, gold-loan company and the MCX uses to price gold that day. In everyday Indian language, 10 grams of gold is also called 1 Tola.
Globally, gold trades in troy ounces (1 troy oz = 31.1035 grams). India uses 10 grams as its standard pricing lot because it is a round, practical quantity โ a typical coin, a small bangle or one MCX contract. Here is how the common gold units relate:
| Unit | In Grams | Used In |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 1 g | Base unit โ quoted everywhere |
| 1 Pavan / Sovereign | 8 g | South India (Kerala, TN) |
| 1 Tola | 10 g | โญ North & West India + MCX standard |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | International spot market |
| 1 kg bar | 1000 g | Wholesale / bullion |
2. Today's 10 Gram Rate by Purity (24K / 22K / 18K)
Gold purity is measured in karats (K). The purer the gold, the higher the 10-gram price. Here is how the three most common purities compare on today's 10-gram rate:
| Purity | Hallmark | % Gold | 10g Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | โน1,49,940 | Coins, bars, investment |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | โน1,37,400 | โ Jewellery (the standard) |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | โน1,12,420 | Diamond / studded jewellery |
3. The MCX โ 10-Gram Link โ Why 10 Grams Is the Trading Standard
Here is the thing that makes the 10-gram rate unique among all gold units: the MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India) quotes its gold futures contracts in rupees per 10 grams. The standard MCX gold contract is literally called "GOLD" and represents 1 kg = 100 gramsโฆ but the price you see scrolling on business news channels is always expressed as โน per 10 grams โ the exact same unit as this rate.
That is no coincidence. The MCX deliberately uses 10 grams (1 Tola) because it is the unit Indian consumers and jewellers already think in. So when you see "MCX Gold โน79,200" on TV, it means 10 grams of gold for a futures contract settling on a future date โ and it is usually within a few hundred rupees of the retail 10-gram rate you pay at a shop.
| Price Type | Unit | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| International spot | USD / troy oz | Global wholesale gold, set on COMEX/LBMA |
| MCX gold futures | โน / 10 grams | โญ Trading price for a future-delivery contract |
| IBJA / retail spot | โน / 10 grams | Today's physical-gold benchmark jewellers use |
| Shop price (coin) | โน / 10 grams | Spot + 3% GST + tiny premium |
| Shop price (jewellery) | โน / 10 grams | Spot + making (8โ25%) + 3% GST |
4. Does the 10 Gram Rate Differ by City?
The underlying IBJA rate is the same across India, but the rate you actually pay can differ by โน500โ2,000 per 10 gramsbetween cities. The reasons are local taxes, freight/logistics cost, jeweller-association margins and regional demand. Big metros tend to be very close to the base rate; smaller towns can be slightly higher.
For the exact 10-gram rate in 900+ Indian cities, use our Live Gold Rate page. The metro table near the top of this page shows the major cities at a glance.
๐ก Tip: On a 100g purchase, even a โน150/gram city gap adds up to โน15,000. If you live near a state border or travel between cities, comparing the 10-gram rate across two cities can be well worth it on large buys.
5. The 10-Gram Multiplier โ Convert Any Weight Instantly
Because every weight is just a multiple of 1 gram, and 10 grams is the standard lot, you can convert between units in seconds. The full weight table near the top of this guide shows live values; here are the most common everyday conversions from 10 grams:
- 1 gram of 24K = โน14,994 (so 10g รท 10)
- 1 Pavan (8g) of 22K = โน1,09,920
- 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035g) of 24K = โน4,66,366
- 100g bar of 24K (10 Tola) = โน14,99,400
Read our dedicated guides for the 1-Gram Gold Rate and 1 Pavan (8 Gram) Gold Rate for unit-specific detail.
6. How the 10 Gram Price Is Calculated (Step-by-Step)
The 10-gram gold rate is not made up by jewellers โ it is built from global market data through a clear, four-step chain. Here is exactly how the 10-gram price you pay is constructed:
๐ Step 1: International Spot Price (USD / troy oz)
Gold trades globally in US dollars per troy ounce on exchanges like COMEX/LBMA. e.g. if gold is $4,700/oz, that is the global base. India has no separate "Indian gold price" โ it all starts here.
๐ฑ Step 2: Convert to INR (USD/INR exchange rate)
Multiply the USD spot by the day's USD/INR rate (say โน88). $4,700 ร โน88 = โน4,13,600 per troy ounce โ now in rupees, before duty.
๐ Step 3: Add Import / Customs Duty
India imports almost all its gold, so the government levies a customs duty (basic duty + AIDC + social welfare surcharge โ the basic customs duty was cut to 6% in the July 2024 Budget). Add this to the landed cost per ounce.
โ Step 4: Divide by 31.1035, Multiply by 10 & Add 3% GST
IBJA divides the landed cost per troy ounce by 31.1035 to get the per-gram 24K rate, then multiplies by 10 for the 10-gram rate and publishes it. On purchase you pay 3% GST on top. From the 24K rate, 22K is ร0.916 and 18K is ร0.75.
๐ฅ Worked Example (10 grams, 22K jewellery)
โข Gold value (10g ร today's 22K): โน1,37,400
โข Making charges (say 12%): โน16,488
โข Sub-total: โน1,53,888
โข GST 3% on gold + 5% on making: โน4,946
โข You pay for 10g of 22K jewellery โ โน1,58,834
7. 10-Gram Coin vs Bar vs Jewellery vs SGB โ Which Is Best?
There are four common ways to own the equivalent of 10 grams of gold, and they are not equally good value. Here is how they compare for an Indian buyer:
๐ช 10g Gold Coin
- Making: ~0โ4%
- Purity: usually 24K (999)
- Closest to spot price
- Easy to store & resell
- Good for gifting + small invest
๐งฑ 10g Gold Bar/Biscuit
- Making: ~0โ2% (lowest)
- Purity: 24K (999) sealed + assay
- Best pure-investment value
- Serial-numbered, tamper-proof
- Resells at near-spot
๐ 10g Jewellery
- Making: 8โ25%
- Purity: 22K (916) usually
- 15โ30% lost on resale
- Best for wearing / gifting
- BIS hallmark + HUID needed
๐ 10g in SGB / ETF
- Making: 0% (no physical)
- Tracks gold price exactly
- SGB pays 2.5% interest
- Tax-free gains if held
- Best for serious investment
Verdict: If your goal is pure investment, a 10g SGB holding or Gold ETF beats physical gold on cost and tax. If you want something tangible, a 10g bar is the most efficient physical form, followed closely by a coin. Choose jewellery only when you want to wear or gift it โ the making charge makes it a poor investment. Compare the two investment leaders in our SGB vs Physical Gold guide.
8. GST on 10-Gram Gold โ The Full Breakup
GST is the part that catches buyers off-guard. The published 10-gram rate is the metal value before tax; at the counter you pay more. Here is the exact breakup for 10 grams today:
| Component | 24K Coin/Bar | 22K Jewellery |
|---|---|---|
| Gold value (10g) | โน1,49,940 | โน1,37,400 |
| Making charges | โน0 | โน16,488 |
| GST 3% on gold | โน4,498 | โน4,122 |
| GST 5% on making | โน0 | โน824 |
| Total you pay | โน1,54,438 | โน1,58,834 |
9. Gold-Loan Value of 10 Grams โ How Much Can You Borrow?
A gold loan lets you raise cash against your gold without selling it. The RBI caps every gold loan at 75% LTV (Loan-to-Value). So against 10 grams of 22K gold, the maximum you can borrow is 75% of its gold value:
โข 10g of 22K gold value: โน1,37,400
โข Max loan @ 75% LTV: โน1,03,050
โข Typical disbursal: โน50,000โ54,000 (lenders apply a small safety margin)
โข 18K gold is valued lower; 24K coins/bars are accepted by some lenders but not all
For an exact figure for your purity and weight, use our Gold Loan page and LTV calculator. Compare gold loans against personal loans in our Gold Loan vs Personal Loan guide.
10. Why the 10 Gram Rate Changes Every Day (7 Factors)
Gold is one of the most globally-traded commodities, so its 10-gram rate in India moves every single day. The seven biggest drivers are:
- International spot price (USD/oz) โ the single biggest driver
- USD/INR exchange rate โ a weaker rupee raises the rupee rate even if global gold is flat
- Import / customs duty โ set by the Indian government; changes in the Budget move rates
- Global demand โ central-bank buying, ETF inflows, festival/wedding season
- US interest rates & Fed policy โ higher rates usually pressure gold lower
- Geopolitical tension โ wars, sanctions and crises push investors into safe-haven gold
- Inflation & currency trends โ gold is a hedge, so it rises when fiat currencies weaken
For deeper context read Why Gold Price Changes Daily โ 7 Factors and see historical trends in Gold Price History (30 Days), Last 1 Year and 10-Year History.
11. How to Verify & Buy a 10-Gram Gold Coin or Bar
Don't take a jeweller's quoted rate on trust โ verify it in 30 seconds and protect yourself from under-karat or overpriced gold. Follow these five steps (the same steps power our structured HowTo data above):
- Check today's 10-gram rate online first โ on our live Gold Rate page or IBJA; compare with the jeweller's quote.
- Choose 24K (999) for a coin or bar โ lowest making charge, best resale; reserve 22K only for jewellery.
- Check the BIS hallmark + 6-digit HUID โ logo, fineness (999/916/750) and the HUID code; verify the HUID free on the BIS Care App.
- Ask for an itemised bill โ gold value, making and 3% GST shown separately, never a lump sum.
- Confirm the buyback policy โ keep the original bill + certificate; they prove purity, price and date for resale and tax.
12. 8 Smart Tips for the 10-Gram Rate & 7 Costly Mistakes
โ 8 Smart Buying Tips
- Always check today's 10g rate online first โ a big gap means hidden charges
- Compare rates across 2โ3 jewellers โ the metal rate is the same, but making differs a lot
- Prefer bars/coins over jewellery for investment โ making charges destroy jewellery returns
- Ask whether GST is included โ a lower-looking rate may just be ex-GST
- Insist on an itemised bill โ gold, making and GST separately
- Verify the HUID on the BIS Care App โ takes 30 seconds, saves thousands
- Time big purchases near rate dips โ see our Best Time to Buy Gold guide
- Keep the bill & certificate โ essential for resale, buyback and capital-gains tax
โ 7 Costly Mistakes
- Not knowing today's rate โ walking in blind is the #1 way to overpay
- Confusing 24K and 22K 10g prices โ a "low" 22K quote may still be above the 22K rate
- Ignoring making charges โ two 10g chains can differ by โน5,000โ15,000 purely on making %
- Accepting a lump-sum bill โ without a breakdown you cannot prove purity or GST later
- Forgetting city differences โ on 100g, a โน100/gram city gap is โน10,000
- Mixing up Tola (10g) with the old 11.66g Tola โ verify which one a source means
- Believing a fixed "10g rate" forever โ the rate changes daily; yesterday's number is wrong today
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the 10 gram gold rate today in India?
The 10 gram gold rate is the official price of 10 grams of gold โ also called 1 Tola in India. It is set each morning by the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) from international gold prices, the USD/INR exchange rate, import duty and GST. For example, today 10 grams of 24K (999) gold is roughly โน79,500, 10 grams of 22K (916) gold around โน73,000 and 10 grams of 18K (750) gold about โน59,500. Check our live Gold Rate page for the exact figure that updates hourly for major Indian cities.
Q2. What is today's 10 gram 24K gold price?
Today 10 grams of 24K (999) gold โ the purest form โ costs about โน79,500 (gold value, before making charges). 24K is used for coins, bars and biscuits, not jewellery, because pure gold is too soft. The exact figure changes daily and varies slightly by city; see the live 24K rate on our Gold Rate page for your location.
Q3. What is today's 10 gram 22K gold rate?
Today 10 grams of 22K (916) gold โ the jewellery standard โ costs about โน73,000 (gold value, before making charges). 22K is 91.6% pure gold, hard enough for chains, bangles and rings. Add 8โ25% making charges plus 3% GST on the gold to get the final jeweller price for a 10g ornament.
Q4. What is today's 10 gram 18K gold rate?
Today 10 grams of 18K (750) gold costs about โน59,500. 18K is 75% pure gold and is mainly used for diamond and studded jewellery because its harder alloy holds gemstones securely. It is roughly 18โ20% cheaper per 10 grams than 22K gold.
Q5. How many grams is 1 Tola of gold?
In modern India, 1 Tola equals 10 grams of gold. So "10 gram gold rate" and "1 Tola gold rate" mean the same thing in everyday use, and Tola is the common unit in North and West India. Note the historical nuance: the pre-metric Tola was about 11.66 grams (180 grains), and you may still see that figure in old books or in Pakistan/Bangladesh. But Indian jewellers and IBJA today quote "1 Tola = 10 grams". The international troy ounce (31.1035g) is a different, larger unit.
Q6. Is 1 Tola the same as 10 grams?
Yes โ in India today, jewellers and price agencies treat 1 Tola = 10 grams. So 10 gram gold rate, 10 gm gold rate and 1 Tola gold rate all refer to the same number. The only catch is historical: the traditional Tola was 11.6638 grams, but India standardised it to a round 10 grams for simplicity. If a very old document or a Pakistan-based source uses "Tola", it may mean 11.66g โ check the context.
Q7. How is the 10 gram gold rate calculated?
The 10-gram rate is built from four parts: (1) the international gold spot price per troy ounce (1 troy oz = 31.1035 grams); (2) the USD/INR exchange rate; (3) India's import/customs duty (a 6% basic customs duty from the July 2024 Budget, plus AIDC and cess); (4) 3% GST. The IBJA divides the landed cost per troy ounce by 31.1035 to get the per-gram 24K rate, then multiplies by 10 for the 10-gram rate. From 24K, 22K is ร0.916 and 18K is ร0.75. City-level small differences come from local taxes, freight and jeweller margins.
Q8. Does the 10 gram gold rate include GST?
Usually not. The IBJA-published "10 gram gold rate" is the ex-GST metal value that jewellers quote for 24K/22K gold. On actual purchase you pay 3% GST on the gold value + 5% GST on making charges. So a 10g 22K ornament at โน73,000 gold value becomes roughly โน75,190 before making, and higher with making charges. For a 24K 10g coin or bar there is no making charge, so the only tax is the flat 3% GST on the gold value.
Q9. How much GST do I pay on 10 grams of gold?
GST on gold is 3% of the gold value. On 10 grams of 22K gold at โน73,000, the GST is about โน2,190. For jewellery you also pay 5% GST on the making charges. On a 24K 10g coin or bar there is no making charge, so the only tax is the flat 3% GST on the gold value (about โน2,385 on โน79,500 of 24K).
Q10. What is the difference between MCX gold price and the 10 gram retail rate?
This is the key point that makes the 10-gram rate special: the MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) quotes its gold futures contracts in rupees per 10 grams โ the exact same unit as this rate. But MCX is a futures trading price for contracts settled later, set by traders during market hours, and is usually close to (but not identical to) the spot price. The 10-gram retail rate is the physical-gold price you pay today, derived from spot + import duty + GST + jeweller margin. Retail is usually a little higher than MCX spot for physical delivery. Use MCX as a real-time direction indicator, not the price you pay at a shop. See our MCX vs Retail guide for a full breakdown.
Q11. Does the 10 gram gold rate differ by city?
Yes, but only slightly โ usually within โน500โ2,000 per 10 grams between major cities. The differences come from local taxes, freight, jeweller associations and demand. Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata all publish their own daily rates. Across India the underlying IBJA rate is the same; city variations are small adjustments on top of it.
Q12. Should I buy a 10 gram gold coin, bar or jewellery?
For pure investment, a 10g gold bar or coin (24K, 999) is best โ making charges are near zero (0โ4%), so you pay closest to the spot rate and resell close to it. 10g jewellery (22K) carries 8โ25% making charges that you lose on resale, so it suits wearing/gifting, not investment. For serious wealth, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) and Gold ETFs avoid making charges and storage entirely and are more tax-efficient. Compare all options in our SGB vs Physical Gold guide.
Q13. How much gold loan can I get against 10 grams of gold?
A gold loan is capped at 75% LTV (Loan-to-Value) by RBI rules. Against 10 grams of 22K gold at โน73,000, the gold value is โน73,000 and the maximum loan is about โน54,750 (75%). Banks and NBFCs typically lend โน50,000โ54,000 against 10g of 22K jewellery depending on the lender and purity test. 18K gold is valued lower; 24K coins/bars are often not accepted for gold loans by some lenders. Use our Gold Loan LTV Calculator for an exact figure.
Q14. Is 10 grams of gold a good investment?
A 10-gram gold coin or bar is a solid, tangible starting block for physical gold โ it is affordable, easy to store, liquid and easy to resell. But for efficiency, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs, on the secondary market), Gold ETFs and Gold Mutual Funds are usually better than physical gold because they avoid making charges (8โ25% on coins), physical storage risk, and resale discounts, and SGBs even pay 2.5% annual interest. Treat 10g physical gold as a store of value and small savings; use SGBs/ETFs for the investment portion of your gold allocation.
Q15. How is 10 grams of gold related to 1 Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB)?
1 unit of a Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) = 1 gram of gold, so a 10-gram SGB holding equals 10 grams of physical gold in value. The bond tracks the gold price and pays you 2.5% annual interest on top, with tax-free capital gains if held to maturity โ something physical gold never does. So a 10g SGB holding is worth the same as 10g of physical gold but is more rewarding financially. See our SGB vs Physical Gold guide for the full comparison.
Q16. How do I verify the purity of a 10 gram gold coin or bar?
Check four things: (1) the BIS hallmark logo (a triangle inside a circle); (2) the purity fineness number โ 999 for 24K, 916 for 22K, 750 for 18K; (3) the 6-digit HUID (Hallmark Unique ID) alphanumeric code; (4) the jeweller's BIS registration number. Then verify the HUID free on the official BIS Care App. For a 10g bar, also insist on an assay/mint certificate with serial number and sealed packaging. See our BIS Hallmark & HUID guide for step-by-step screenshots.
Q17. What is the best time to buy 10 grams of gold?
Gold moves daily on global factors, but in India you often get better rates during price dips and around major festivals when jewellers offer making-charge discounts (Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras, Diwali). Avoid peak wedding-season demand spikes where premiums rise. Tracking the 30-day and 1-year history helps you spot whether today's rate is high or low. See our Best Time to Buy Gold guide and Gold Price History guides for data-backed timing.
Q18. Is there tax when I sell 10 grams of gold?
Yes. When you sell physical gold (coin, bar or jewellery) for a profit, the gain is taxed: short-term capital gains tax (at your income-tax slab) if held under 3 years, and long-term capital gains tax at 12.5% (indexation removed from FY 2024-25) if held over 3 years. Sovereign Gold Bonds held to maturity are fully tax-free on capital gains, which is a major advantage over physical gold. Always keep the original bill โ it is your proof of purchase price and date.
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๐ฏ The One Number to Remember
10 grams = 1 Tola is the heartbeat of Indian gold pricing โ the unit jewellers, banks and even the MCX use. Know today's 10-gram rate, check the purity, add 3% GST and making charges, and you will never be overcharged for gold again.
๐ก One lot to learn, every quote to decode. That's the power of knowing the 10-gram price.