Gold Rate Today in Nagaland โ Complete Guide (23 August 2026)
Today's gold rate in Nagaland is โน16,315/gram (24K), โน14,950/gram (22K), and โน12,232/gram (18K). 1 Tola (11.6638 grams of 24K gold) costs โน1,90,294.897 in Nagaland today. WealthMinty covers gold rates across all 11 cities in Nagaland.
Gold Purity & Price Comparison in Nagaland
| Purity | Karat | Gold % | Rate/gram | Best For |
|---|
| 999 | 24K | 99.9% | โน16,315 | Investment, Coins |
| 916 | 22K | 91.6% | โน14,950 | Jewellery |
| 750 | 18K | 75.0% | โน12,232 | Diamond Jewellery |
| 585 | 14K | 58.5% | โน9,544 | Fashion Jewellery |
About Gold in Nagaland
Nagaland's tribal communities have rich ornament traditions. Gold beads and warrior ornaments are culturally significant during the Hornbill Festival.
Gold Tradition & Culture in Nagaland
Nagaland has rich tribal gold and bead jewellery traditions. Naga tribal ornaments are culturally significant. Dimapur is the main commercial and gold trading hub.
Best time to buy gold in Nagaland: Hornbill Festival (Dec), Christmas.
How is the Gold Rate Decided in Nagaland?
The daily gold rate in Nagaland is not set by any single jeweller or the state government โ it is derived from a transparent, four-step chain that keeps prices almost identical across every city in Nagaland (Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, and smaller towns differ by only โน0โ100/gram):
- International LBMA benchmark: The London Bullion Market Association fixes the global spot gold price twice daily in USD per troy ounce (1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams). This is the base for gold worldwide, including Nagaland.
- USD to INR conversion: The USD price is converted to rupees at the live RBI reference exchange rate. If the rupee weakens against the dollar, gold becomes costlier in Nagaland even if the international price is flat.
- Import duty + GST:India imports nearly all its gold, so the government's import duty (currently ~15%, including Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess) and 3% GST are added. Together these taxes make up roughly 18% of the retail price you pay in Nagaland.
- Local bullion benchmark (IBJA):The Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) publishes a daily wholesale rate thatNagaland's jewellers follow. Each showroom then adds its making charge (3โ25% depending on design) and a tiny local margin for transport and overhead โ this is the only reason prices vary slightly between shops and cities.
In Nagaland, gold is traditionally weighed in Tola (Tola) โ 1 Tola = 11.6638grams โ though most retail billing today is done per gram. The 24K, 22K and 18K prices you see on this page are our editorial team's indicative daily reference rates for Nagaland, manually curated from public bullion market data (broadly tracking the IBJA national benchmark). They are refreshed daily and may differ slightly from your local jeweller's quote, which includes making charges and local margins.
Why Nagaland's rate differs from neighbouring states: Only by a negligible โน0โ50/gram, purely on local transport and dealer margin โ there is no separate Nagaland gold tax. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh andNagaland all import through the same customs ports, so the underlying landed cost is identical.
Factors Affecting Gold Price in Nagaland
- International Gold Prices: Nagaland's gold rate follows global LBMA benchmarks converted to INR.
- USD/INR Exchange Rate: A weaker rupee makes imported gold more expensive in Nagaland.
- Import Duty & GST: 15% import duty + 3% GST are included in the retail gold price.
- Local Demand: Wedding season and festivals drive up gold demand in Nagaland. Hornbill Festival (Dec), Christmas.
- Transportation & Dealer Margin: Minor โน0โ100/gram variation between cities in Nagaland.
Where to Buy Gold in Nagaland?
You can buy hallmarked 916 gold in Nagaland from trusted jewellers like Tanishq, Local Naga goldsmiths, Tanishq, and other BIS-certified gold shops. Buy gold coins, gold bars, and gold jewellery with HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) number for verified purity. Compare making charges across shops โ Tanishq charges 8-25% while local jewellers may charge 5-15%.
Famous gold markets in Nagaland: Hong Kong Market Dimapur, Kohima Town Market.
Gold Loan in Nagaland
Banks and NBFCs in Nagalandoffer gold loans at 7-12% interest per annum. With today's 22K rate at โน14,950/gram, 10 grams of gold can fetch a loan of approximately โน1,12,125 (75% LTV). 50 grams of 22K gold can get up to โน5,60,625.
Top gold loan providers in Nagaland: State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance, Shriram Finance.
| Gold Weight | Gold Value (22K) | Max Loan (75% LTV) |
|---|
| 10g | โน1,49,500 | โน1,12,125 |
| 20g | โน2,99,000 | โน2,24,250 |
| 50g | โน7,47,500 | โน5,60,625 |
| 100g | โน14,95,000 | โน11,21,250 |
Gold Demand in Nagaland
- Demand Level: Low
- Capital: Kohima
- Type: State
- Cities Covered: 11 cities
Tax on Gold Purchase in Nagaland
- GST: 3% on gold jewellery, coins, and bars purchased in Nagaland
- Making Charges GST: 5% GST on making/labour charges
- Capital Gains: Short-term (<3 years) โ income slab rate. Long-term (3+ years) โ 20% with indexation
- TDS: 1% TDS on gold purchases exceeding โน10 lakh per year
Gold Investment Options in Nagaland
- Physical Gold: Buy 22K/24K gold coins and gold bars from Tanishq, MMTC-PAMP, or Local Naga goldsmiths in Nagaland. 916 gold jewellery is the most popular.
- Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs): Government-backed, 2.5% annual interest + tax-free maturity.
- Gold ETFs: Trade on NSE/BSE like shares. No storage hassle. Top picks: Nippon Gold ETF, SBI Gold ETF.
- Digital Gold: Buy from โน1 via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm. Gold stored in insured vaults.
- Gold Mutual Funds: Invest via SIP using our SIP Calculator.
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Read full guide โโ Frequently Asked Questions โ Nagaland
โธ Did gold price go up or down today in Nagaland?
Gold price remained unchanged today in Nagaland. 24K is โน16,315/gram, 22K is โน14,950/gram, 18K is โน12,232/gram.
โธ What is today's gold rate in Nagaland?
Today's gold rate in Nagaland: 24K = โน16,315/gram, 22K = โน14,950/gram, 18K = โน12,232/gram. 1 Tola (Tola) = โน1,74,373.81.
โธ Why did gold price rise today in Nagaland?
Today gold rate remained unchanged on 23 August 2026 (Sunday), with the 22K gold price holding at Saturday's level. The main reason gold rate today has not changed is the weekend closure of major international bullion markets, which means there is no fresh global gold price discovery on Sunday.
Read full market analysis โโธ How is the gold rate decided in Nagaland?
The daily gold rate in Nagaland is set from the international LBMA gold price (London benchmark) converted to rupees at the live USD/INR exchange rate, plus India's import duty (currently ~15%) and 3% GST. The Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) then publishes a daily wholesale rate that jewellers in Kohima and across Nagaland follow, adding only a 3โ25% making charge and a tiny local margin. This is why rates are nearly identical across all 11 cities in Nagaland.
See the full gold price GST breakup โโธ Is gold rate same in all cities of Nagaland?
Gold rates are mostly uniform across Nagaland with minor variations (โน0-100/gram) based on local demand, octroi, transport costs, and dealer margins.
โธ What is 1 Tola (Tola) gold price in Nagaland?โผ
1 Tola (Tola) is equal to 11.6638 grams of 24K gold. Today's 1 Tola (Tola) price in Nagaland is โน1,90,294.897.
โธ Where to buy gold in Nagaland?โผ
Top certified jewellers in $Nagaland: Local Naga goldsmiths, Tanishq. Always verify the BIS hallmark and scan the HUID number on the jewellery using the BIS Care app.
Learn how to verify BIS hallmark โโธ What is the making charge for gold in Nagaland?โผ
Making charges in $Nagaland typically range from 8% to 20% of the gold rate at major showrooms like Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold. Plain designs (chains, bangles) attract 8-10%, while intricate hand-crafted temple jewellery attracts 15-20% making charges.
Full jewellery price calculation guide โโธ Is gold a good investment in Nagaland?โผ
Yes, gold is a highly trusted asset and hedge against inflation in $Nagaland. Popular options include physical gold (jewellery, bars, coins), Digital Gold, Gold Mutual Funds, and
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) which offer a 2.5% annual interest rate plus tax-free capital gains.
โธ What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold?โผ
24K (999) gold is 99.9% pure, primarily used for investment bars and coins โ read our
999 gold guide. 22K (916) gold is 91.6% pure, alloyed with zinc or copper to make it strong enough for daily wear jewellery โ
916 gold guide. For diamond jewellery, 18K (750) is preferred โ
18K gold guide. For the full comparison, see
22K vs 24K โโธ What is today's 18K gold rate in Nagaland?โผ
18K gold rate in $Nagaland today is โน12,232/gram. 18K gold is 75% pure and is widely preferred for crafting diamond-studded and stone-studded jewellery due to its durability.
What is 18K gold? โโธ How to check gold purity in Nagaland?โผ
Always look for the official BIS hallmark. It contains the BIS logo, purity grade (e.g., 916 for 22K, 750 for 18K), and a unique 6-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) code.
Full HUID verification guide โโธ What is 916 gold rate in Nagaland today?โผ
โธ What is the gold coin and gold bar price in Nagaland?โผ
24K gold coin (1g) costs โน16,315 in Nagaland. A 10g gold bar costs โน1,63,150. You can buy certified 24K gold bars and coins from Tanishq, MMTC-PAMP, or Malabar Gold.
โธ What is the GST on gold in Nagaland?โผ
GST on gold is 3% on the value of gold, plus 5% GST on the making charges. For investment gold sold after 3 years, long-term capital gains tax of 20% with indexation applies.
Full gold price GST breakup โโธ When is the best time to buy gold in Nagaland?โผ
โธ How many cities in Nagaland show gold rates?โผ
WealthMinty tracks gold rates across 11 cities and municipalities in Nagaland. You can click on any city name above to view detailed local prices, graphs, and calculators.
โธ Is gold a good investment in 2026 in Nagaland?โผ
โธ Where can I find accurate gold rate in Nagaland daily?โผ
WealthMinty publishes indicative daily gold rates for Nagaland, covering 24K, 22K, and 18K prices across 11 cities. Rates are manually curated by our editorial team from public bullion market data, updated daily, with 1-month price history, gold weight calculator, and city-wise comparison.
View all India gold rates โโธ What is the gold rate trend this month in Nagaland?โผ
โธ How much gold can I buy for โน1 lakh in Nagaland?โผ
At today's rate, โน1,00,000 can buy 6.13 grams of 24K gold or 6.69 grams of 22K gold in Nagaland. For โน50,000, you can buy 3.06g (24K) or 3.34g (22K). Note: making charges (3-25%) and 3% GST are additional.
โธ What is the gold rate for 1 gram, 1 pavan (8g) and 10 grams today in Nagaland?โผ
Today's 22K (916) gold rate in Nagaland is โน14,950 per gram. So 1 pavan / 1 Tola (Tola, 11.6638g) = โน1,90,294.897 and 10 grams (1 tola) = โน1,49,500. See the weight-by-weight maths in our
1 gram,
1 pavan (8 gram) and
10 gram gold rate guides.
โธ Is the gold rate the same in the morning and evening in Nagaland?โผ
For the retail rate a jeweller in Nagaland will quote, yes โ jewellers fix their daily rate once in the morning (around 10:00 AM IST, after IBJA publishes its benchmark) and keep it all day. The MCX futures price ticks through the day, but that only feeds into the next morning's fix. See our
morning vs evening gold rate explainer and
why gold price changes daily.
โธ What is the difference between MCX gold price and the retail rate in Nagaland?โผ
MCX is the futures price (per 10 grams, ex-duty/ex-GST) at which gold contracts trade on the exchange โ it moves continuously. The retail rate a Nagaland jeweller charges per gram already bundles in import duty (~15%) + 3% GST + the jeweller's margin, so it is always higher. Read our full
MCX vs retail gold price comparison.
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