18K, 22K & 24K gold prices per gram in India (INR)
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Essential insights on gold purity, 3% GST calculation, hallmarking, and price factors in India
The karat rating measures the ratio of pure gold to alloyed metals:
When buying jewelry in India, the final billing follows this standardized formula:
Final Bill = (Gold Rate × Weight in Grams) + Making Charges + 3% GST (on Total) + BIS Hallmark Fee (₹45 + GST)
Making charges typically range between 8% to 25% depending on whether the ornament is machine-made, handmade, or studded with gemstones.
BIS Hallmarking is the official certification granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) guaranteeing purity. Under mandatory hallmarking rules in India, every authentic piece must have 3 stamps:
22K916 (22 Karat) or 18K750 (18 Karat).Gold prices vary marginally across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, and Kolkata due to:
Pure 24K gold is exceptionally soft and pliable. If molded into thin chains or delicate rings, it easily bends, deforms, scratches, and cannot firmly hold prongs or precious gemstones (diamonds, emeralds). 22K and 18K provide the tensile strength required for lasting wearable jewelry.
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