Uttar Pradesh
Gold Rate in Kanpur
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
22K Gold
₹1,34,670
per 10 grams
₹13,467/ gram
₹1,07,736 / 8g • ₹13,46,700 / 100g
24K Gold
₹1,46,910
per 10 grams
₹14,691/ gram
₹1,17,528 / 8g • ₹14,69,100 / 100g
Kanpur Gold Rate — All Weights
Kanpur Gold Rate - Per Gram, 8g, 10g, 100g
| Weight | 22K Gold | 24K Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹13,467 | ₹14,691 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,07,736 | ₹1,17,528 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,34,670 | ₹1,46,910 |
| 100 grams | ₹13,46,700 | ₹14,69,100 |
Rate per gram - 22K: ₹13,467 | 24K: ₹14,691. Excludes GST & making charges.
Gold Rate in Kanpur 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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur
Kanpur, as Uttar Pradesh's largest commercial city, is a major hub for gold buying in the Gangetic belt. The city's prosperous leather, textile, and trading community drives strong gold demand, particularly during festive seasons and wedding periods. Kanpur's jewellery market is concentrated around Birhana Road and Naveen Market, where numerous showrooms and smaller goldsmiths cater to both retail and wholesale buyers.
Where to Buy Gold in Kanpur: Key Markets
Birhana Road is the principal gold belt, hosting dozens of jewellers within a compact area. Naveen Market and P. Road add to the traditional retail density, while Mall Road in the Civil Lines area hosts newer branded showrooms. Kakadeo and Swaroop Nagar are emerging retail destinations with Tanishq, PC Jeweller, and Kalyan Jewellers footprints. Parade Market is another long-standing retail strip. Kanpur also supplies smaller towns in central UP, giving the city a meaningful wholesale function.
Kanpur Jewellery Styles & Local Preferences
Kanpur's buyers broadly follow North Indian bridal conventions — heavy 22K sets including Rani Haar, Tikka, Kaleere, and Jadau pieces. Polki and Kundan settings are in demand for weddings, though the city's tastes run somewhat more conservative than Delhi's — buyers often favour traditional designs over contemporary interpretations. Daily-wear categories like 22K chains, studs, and small rings make up a substantial share of routine retail volumes, reflecting the trading community's steady accumulation pattern.
Festive & Seasonal Gold Demand in Kanpur
The North Indian wedding season between November and February accounts for a disproportionate share of annual retail volumes. Akshaya Tritiya in April–May and Dhanteras–Diwali in October–November are the pan-Indian peaks. Karva Chauth drives a distinct North Indian gifting tradition. Eid purchases are relevant given Kanpur's demographic mix, and the harvest-tied disposable income from surrounding UP agricultural districts creates seasonal demand inflows from February–March and September–October.
Buying Gold in Kanpur: Practical Tips
Kanpur buyers should be particularly alert about wastage pricing — a practice more common in North Indian markets than in the South. Ask whether the quoted making charge includes wastage; if not, insist on an explicit wastage line in the bill, not a verbal estimate. Smaller family jewellers in Birhana Road can offer attractive rates but vary widely in BIS hallmarking discipline. For first-time buyers and larger purchases, the branded chains on Mall Road and in Civil Lines provide more transparent billing and HUID verification.
This is general guidance. Always verify prices, purity, and jeweller credentials independently before any purchase.
How the Kanpur Gold Rate Is Determined
The gold rate in Kanpur 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 Uttar Pradesh — along with wholesale bullion dealers in Kanpur — announce daily rates that further reflect local transportation costs, dealer margins, and short-term demand conditions. When you shop at a jeweller in Kanpur, 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 Kanpur jewellers often update their sticker prices each morning. For purchases above a few grams, many buyers in Kanpurcall 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 Kanpur today?
Today's gold rate in Kanpur is ₹13,467 per gram for 22K (916 purity) gold and ₹14,691 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 Kanpur differ from other cities?
Gold rates in Kanpur 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 Kanpur retail jeweller is also influenced by supply-chain distance to the nearest bullion hub.
Where can I buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery in Kanpur?
You can buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery from any registered jeweller in Kanpur — 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 Kanpur with GST today?
With 3% GST included, today's gold rate in Kanpur is approximately ₹13,871 per gram for 22K gold and ₹15,132 per gram for 24K gold. On a 10-gram 22K purchase you would pay around ₹1,38,710 inclusive of GST — the GST component alone on that 10 grams is about ₹4,040. 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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur?
At today's Kanpur rate of ₹13,467 per gram for 22K gold, a 50-gram bridal jewellery set would have a base metal value of approximately ₹6,73,350, 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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur. 22K is the right benchmark if you are shopping for jewellery at a Kanpur jeweller. 24K is the relevant benchmark if you are buying investment-grade gold coins, bars, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs, or digital gold.