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What is the rate of 18 carat gold today?

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18 carat gold is not the purest form of the yellow metal but a lot of people purchase it because of its affordability as it is cheaper than 24K and 22K gold. It contains 75% gold and 25% other metals, making it more durable than 22K gold.
Buyers use 18K gold mainly in jewellery. During the festive season, the demand for 18K gold is high as people consider buying gold on Dhanteras and Diwali as auspicious.

When purchasing 18K gold jewellery, it’s important to look for proper hallmarking to ensure authenticity. Every hallmarked gold item carries a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number, which is a six-digit alphanumeric code unique to each piece. This number allows complete traceability and transparency in gold purchases.

Buyers can verify the HUID number through the official BIS Care App using the ‘Verify HUID’ feature. This ensures that the gold item meets the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmarking norms and offers peace of mind to customers investing in certified gold jewellery.

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HUID is a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number and it is one of the components of hallmark. It is a six-digit alphanumeric number, which is unique for each hallmarked item and is traceable. Customers can also verify the HUID number on the BIS Care App using the ‘Verify HUID’ feature.

As per the Department of Consumer Affairs, the BIS hallmark on gold jewellery will consist of three symbols:
a) BIS Standard mark
b) Purity/fineness grade and
c) 6-digit alpha-numeric code, also known as the HUID number

What is the price of 18k gold today?
As per the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), the price of 18K gold on October 6, 2025, is Rs 9,644 per gram (excluding 3% GST and making charges). Price for 10 grams of 18K gold is Rs 96,440 (excluding 3% GST and making charges).



In comparison, the 18K gold rate stood at Rs 9,473 per gram on October 3, 2025, and Rs 9,504 per gram on October 1, 2025.

What does the hallmark on gold jewellery consist of?
Since the introduction of HUID (i.e., July 1, 2021), a hallmark consists of 3 marks, the BIS logo, purity of the article in caratage as well as fineness and the six-digit alphanumeric HUID number.

How much does it cost to get a gold article hallmarked?
As per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms, the hallmarking charge applied to 18K gold jewellery and articles is Rs 45 per article and the minimum charge per consignment is Rs 200.

Note: Service Tax (now GST) and other applicable levies are charged extra.

These charges are applicable when submitting 18K gold jewellery for hallmarking under the BIS system, ensuring that each item is certified for purity and carries a valid Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number for traceability and authenticity.

The hallmark on gold jewellery will be shown as 22K916, 18K750, 14K585 etc.

If a gold jewellery piece has 22K916 stamped on it, then it means that the particular piece has 91.6% gold and the remaining portion (8.4%) is other metals such as zinc.

Similarly, 18K750 gold jewellery means that a particular piece of gold jewellery has 75% gold and the rest are other metals.

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