Punjab
Gold Rate in Amritsar
Saturday, 25 April 2026
22K Gold
₹1,37,150
per 10 grams
₹13,715/ gram
₹1,09,720 / 8g • ₹13,71,500 / 100g
24K Gold
₹1,49,620
per 10 grams
₹14,962/ gram
₹1,19,696 / 8g • ₹14,96,200 / 100g
Amritsar Gold Rate — All Weights
Amritsar Gold Rate - Per Gram, 8g, 10g, 100g
| Weight | 22K Gold | 24K Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹13,715 | ₹14,962 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,09,720 | ₹1,19,696 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,37,150 | ₹1,49,620 |
| 100 grams | ₹13,71,500 | ₹14,96,200 |
Rate per gram - 22K: ₹13,715 | 24K: ₹14,962. Excludes GST & making charges.
Gold Rate in Amritsar with GST (3%)
Every gold purchase in India attracts 3% GST on the metal value. The prices below show what you actually pay at a Amritsar jeweller — base rate plus GST — before making charges.
GST is charged at 3% on gold value only. Making charges typically attract 5% GST separately and are not included above.
Gold Market in Amritsar
Amritsar is Punjab's spiritual capital and home to the Harmandir Sahib — the Golden Temple — which draws over 100,000 pilgrims daily. This extraordinary religious footfall creates a uniquely continuous gold-buying environment: devotees frequently purchase gold coins and small jewellery pieces as offerings or mementos, and the city's jewellers cater as much to pilgrims as to local buyers. Beyond pilgrimage, Amritsar's large NRI Punjabi diaspora — settled primarily in Canada, the UK, and the US — regularly remits wealth in the form of gold for family occasions, making NRI-linked purchasing a structural feature of the city's demand.
Where to Buy Gold in Amritsar: Key Markets
Hall Bazaar, in the heart of the old city close to the Golden Temple, is Amritsar's primary gold market — a dense, historic street lined with generations-old jewellers and newer branded outlets. Katra Jaimal Singh and Lawrence Road are additional retail destinations. For the modern branded experience, Ranjit Avenue and District Shopping Centre host Tanishq, PC Jeweller, and Kalyan Jewellers flagships. The proximity to the Wagah border crossing occasionally draws Pakistani wedding-season buyers, adding a cross-border dimension unique to Amritsar.
Amritsar Jewellery Styles & Local Preferences
Amritsar's bridal jewellery follows full Punjabi conventions — exuberant, heavy, and layered. The classic trousseau includes Rani Haar, Champakali, Jadau Polki sets, Passa, Jhumkas, Kaleere, and wide Kadas, almost always in 22K. Heavy Mangalsutras and layered Kundan sets for the groom's side are also standard. Given the large Sikh community, gold Karas (bracelets) as religious and cultural symbols are a significant standalone jewellery category. NRI-commission pieces increasingly incorporate rose-gold and contemporary 18K elements.
Festive & Seasonal Gold Demand in Amritsar
Gurpurab (Guru Nanak Jayanti and other Sikh holy days) creates demand peaks distinct from the standard Hindu festive calendar. Baisakhi in April — the Punjabi New Year — is a major gold-buying day. Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya are pan-Indian peaks. The North Indian wedding season November–February accounts for the largest share of annual retail volumes, and NRI visits during December–January and June–July add a consistent secondary surge.
Buying Gold in Amritsar: Practical Tips
Hall Bazaar's family jewellers can offer competitive making charges but vary in BIS hallmark compliance — always verify HUID on the BIS Care app before paying. Branded chains on Lawrence Road and Ranjit Avenue offer the most transparent pricing with full GST invoicing. For pilgrim and tourist buyers making smaller purchases near the Golden Temple complex, stick to shops with visibly displayed BIS Registration certificates. NRI buyers should ask for export-compliant tax invoices at the time of purchase.
This is general guidance. Always verify prices, purity, and jeweller credentials independently before any purchase.
How the Amritsar Gold Rate Is Determined
The gold rate in Amritsar is not arbitrarily set. It is derived from a chain that begins with the international spot price, typically quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on the COMEX and LBMA. That dollar figure is converted into Indian rupees per 10 grams using the prevailing USD-INR exchange rate. Customs duty on gold imports and a 3% GST are then layered on top to arrive at a landed domestic price.
Local jewellers' associations in Punjab — along with wholesale bullion dealers in Amritsar — announce daily rates that further reflect local transportation costs, dealer margins, and short-term demand conditions. When you shop at a jeweller in Amritsar, the sticker price you see per gram is this local-adjusted base rate. On top of that, the final invoice adds making charges (typically 8–25% of the gold value, depending on the design), any wastage charges, stone weight (if the piece has diamonds or gemstones), and 3% GST on the total.
Rates can move within the day in response to global price shifts and rupee movements, which is why Amritsar jewellers often update their sticker prices each morning. For purchases above a few grams, many buyers in Amritsarcall or check online for the day's quoted rate before visiting the showroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Amritsar today?
Today's gold rate in Amritsar is ₹13,715 per gram for 22K (916 purity) gold and ₹14,962 per gram for 24K (999 purity) gold. These are indicative base rates excluding 3% GST, making charges, and any stone or wastage charges your jeweller may add.
Why does the gold rate in Amritsar differ from other cities?
Gold rates in Amritsar can vary slightly from the national average because of local jewellers' association quotes, state-specific levies, transportation costs from import ports, and the concentration of wholesale bullion dealers. The base gold price is set globally, but the landed cost to a Amritsar retail jeweller is also influenced by supply-chain distance to the nearest bullion hub.
Where can I buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery in Amritsar?
You can buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery from any registered jeweller in Amritsar — look for the BIS triangle logo, the purity stamp (916 for 22K or 999 for 24K), and the six-character HUID code etched onto the piece. Verify the HUID on the BIS Care mobile app before paying. Major branded chains and long-established family jewellers in the city typically maintain full BIS compliance.
What is the gold rate in Amritsar with GST today?
With 3% GST included, today's gold rate in Amritsar is approximately ₹14,126 per gram for 22K gold and ₹15,411 per gram for 24K gold. On a 10-gram 22K purchase you would pay around ₹1,41,265 inclusive of GST — the GST component alone on that 10 grams is about ₹4,115. Note that making charges, wastage, and stone-setting fees are additional and are also subject to GST (typically 5% on making charges). Always ask your Amritsar jeweller for a GST-compliant tax invoice that separately lists gold value, making charges, and the GST amount.
How much gold does a typical bridal set cost in Amritsar?
At today's Amritsar rate of ₹13,715 per gram for 22K gold, a 50-gram bridal jewellery set would have a base metal value of approximately ₹6,85,750, before making charges (typically 8–25%) and 3% GST. A full traditional bridal trousseau often involves 100 grams or more of 22K gold across multiple pieces, and the overall invoice can be significantly higher once making charges, wastage, and stone components are added.
Is the gold rate in Amritsar for 22K or 24K?
We publish both 22K (916 purity, used in almost all Indian jewellery) and 24K (999 purity, used in investment coins, bars, and digital gold products) rates for Amritsar. 22K is the right benchmark if you are shopping for jewellery at a Amritsar jeweller. 24K is the relevant benchmark if you are buying investment-grade gold coins, bars, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs, or digital gold.