Today's Gold Rate in Delhi

GST & Making Charges on Gold Jewellery in Delhi

The rate you see displayed is only where the math begins. Your actual bill at any Delhi jeweller will be considerably higher once taxes and making charges enter the picture.

• 3% GST on gold value: Applied on the base gold price along with the duty component.
• GST on making charges: Charged at 5% as per current rules.

Making charges in Delhi vary widely based on design complexity:

• Simple chains or plain bangles: Rs 200 to Rs 550 per gram
• Heavy bridal sets featuring polki, kundan, or antique style detailing: Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 or more per gram (or 12% to 25% of gold value)
• Clean modern designs are popular with younger buyers across the city: they generally carry lower charges.

Places to Buy Gold in Delhi

Delhi offers one of the widest gold shopping landscapes in the country. From historic wholesale lanes where families have traded for generations to modern showrooms with international-level presentation, the options cover every taste and budget.

Karol Bagh: These are the iconic gold shopping destinations of Delhi. Karol Bagh is packed with jewellers offering competitive pricing and an enormous variety of designs. 

Chandni Chowk: Chandni Chowk brings the added character of old Delhi's wholesale market, where bulk buyers and families have shopped side by side for over a century. If you want selection and price competition, start here.

South Extension and Lajpat Nagar: Established middle-class shopping zones with well-known jewellers that families have trusted for years. Good parking, accessible locations, and a range of designs from traditional to modern make these areas convenient for everyday buyers.

Greater Kailash and Defence Colony: Premium residential areas with upscale showrooms catering to buyers looking for designer pieces and high-end collections. The shopping experience here is quieter and more personalised compared to the busier commercial zones.

Connaught Place and Khan Market: High-end retail districts where national and international brands maintain flagship stores. If you want a branded, curated shopping experience with full transparency and modern facilities, these locations deliver that.

Online Purchase Options

• All major jewellery brands now offer online purchasing with delivery or store pickup across Delhi and the NCR region.
• Digital gold has seen rapid adoption in the capital, driven by the city's large base of salaried professionals and younger buyers who prefer building their gold holdings gradually without making charges. Platforms like Groww, Paytm, and PhonePe let you start with as little as Rs 1 in 24K gold.
• Before placing an online order, always verify the current rate, check that making charges and GST are shown separately, read the return and exchange terms in full, and confirm that BIS hallmark certification is part of the listing.