Assam
Gold Rate in Guwahati
Saturday, 25 April 2026
22K Gold
₹1,37,060
per 10 grams
₹13,706/ gram
₹1,09,648 / 8g • ₹13,70,600 / 100g
24K Gold
₹1,49,520
per 10 grams
₹14,952/ gram
₹1,19,616 / 8g • ₹14,95,200 / 100g
Guwahati Gold Rate — All Weights
Guwahati Gold Rate - Per Gram, 8g, 10g, 100g
| Weight | 22K Gold | 24K Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹13,706 | ₹14,952 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,09,648 | ₹1,19,616 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,37,060 | ₹1,49,520 |
| 100 grams | ₹13,70,600 | ₹14,95,200 |
Rate per gram - 22K: ₹13,706 | 24K: ₹14,952. Excludes GST & making charges.
Gold Rate in Guwahati 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 Guwahati 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 Guwahati
Guwahati is the gateway to India's northeast — the largest city in the region and Assam's commercial capital. Gold is inseparable from Assamese cultural identity: the state's traditional jewellery — Junbiri (moon-pendant necklace), Gaam Kharu (anklet), Kalasita (neck ring), and Bena (bracelet) — is worn as essential costume at Bihu festivals and at every wedding and naming ceremony. Tea garden prosperity, Gulf remittances, and a growing IT and administrative sector have made Guwahati's gold market one of the most dynamic in eastern India.
Where to Buy Gold in Guwahati: Key Markets
Fancy Bazaar and Paltan Bazaar are Guwahati's oldest and most dense commercial districts, housing both traditional goldsmith workshops and newer retail showrooms. GS Road (Ganeshguri–Sixmile stretch) is the modern commercial corridor with branded chains — Tanishq, Malabar Gold, Senco Gold, and Kalyan Jewellers all have Guwahati presence. Dispur and Sixmile serve the growing government-colony buyer base. For traditional Assamese jewellery, specialised craftsmen in Hajo — a nearby town with centuries of goldsmithing heritage — produce the most authentic pieces.
Guwahati Jewellery Styles & Local Preferences
Assamese traditional jewellery is among the most distinctive in India. Junbiri — a crescent-moon pendant necklace — is the most iconic piece. Gaam Kharu (heavy gold anklets), Kalasita (neck ring), Bena (tubular bracelet), and Lokaparo (earring) are the classic bridal set, all in 22K. These are not merely decorative but culturally mandatory at Bihu celebrations and Assamese weddings. Hajo craftsmen are the recognised masters of traditional Assamese gold work, with skills passed down through generations of goldsmithing families.
Festive & Seasonal Gold Demand in Guwahati
Bihu — particularly Rongali Bihu in April (the Assamese New Year) — is the single most important gold-buying occasion in Guwahati and across Assam. Traditional Assamese jewellery is worn as essential costume at Bihu and the weeks leading up to the festival drive extraordinary retail demand. Durga Puja in October is a major pan-eastern-India peak. The Assamese wedding season concentrates in November–February and again in April–May around Bihu. Tea estate bonus payouts in March–April and November add a distinct demand source.
Buying Gold in Guwahati: Practical Tips
For traditional Assamese jewellery — Junbiri, Gaam Kharu, Kalasita — the specialist craftsmen in Hajo near Guwahati produce the most authentic and highest quality work; a day trip to Hajo is worth it for serious buyers. Fancy Bazaar goldsmith workshops can produce traditional pieces in Guwahati itself, but verify HUID compliance as smaller workshops have variable BIS registration. Branded chains on GS Road provide the most standardised BIS hallmark documentation and modern design range for the professional buyer demographic.
This is general guidance. Always verify prices, purity, and jeweller credentials independently before any purchase.
How the Guwahati Gold Rate Is Determined
The gold rate in Guwahati 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 Assam — along with wholesale bullion dealers in Guwahati — announce daily rates that further reflect local transportation costs, dealer margins, and short-term demand conditions. When you shop at a jeweller in Guwahati, 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 Guwahati jewellers often update their sticker prices each morning. For purchases above a few grams, many buyers in Guwahaticall 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 Guwahati today?
Today's gold rate in Guwahati is ₹13,706 per gram for 22K (916 purity) gold and ₹14,952 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 Guwahati differ from other cities?
Gold rates in Guwahati 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 Guwahati retail jeweller is also influenced by supply-chain distance to the nearest bullion hub.
Where can I buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery in Guwahati?
You can buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery from any registered jeweller in Guwahati — 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 Guwahati with GST today?
With 3% GST included, today's gold rate in Guwahati is approximately ₹14,117 per gram for 22K gold and ₹15,401 per gram for 24K gold. On a 10-gram 22K purchase you would pay around ₹1,41,172 inclusive of GST — the GST component alone on that 10 grams is about ₹4,112. 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 Guwahati 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 Guwahati?
At today's Guwahati rate of ₹13,706 per gram for 22K gold, a 50-gram bridal jewellery set would have a base metal value of approximately ₹6,85,300, 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 Guwahati 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 Guwahati. 22K is the right benchmark if you are shopping for jewellery at a Guwahati jeweller. 24K is the relevant benchmark if you are buying investment-grade gold coins, bars, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs, or digital gold.