[ Live Rate · Uttar Pradesh ]
Live gold rate in Varanasi (Banaras) for 24 Karat (999) and 22 Carat (916) gold — priced per gram, 8 gram, 10 gram and tola. Rates follow the domestic Indian benchmark — the price MCX futures and NSE gold ETFs track, including import duty and 3% GST — the reference Chowk & Thatheri Bazaar jewellers quote against before making charges.
Gold 24 Karat (999) · 1 gram
10 g = ₹1,44,179
Gold 22 Karat (916) · 1 gram
10 g = ₹1,32,164
Live Indian market benchmark·Updated 07 Jul 2026, 01:16 pm·Varanasi premium +0.07%·Spot $4169.80/oz·USD/INR 95.46
| Weight | Gold 24K | Gold 22K |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹14,418 | ₹13,216 |
| 8 gram | ₹1,15,343 | ₹1,05,732 |
| 10 gram | ₹1,44,179 | ₹1,32,164 |
| 1 tola | ₹1,68,168 | ₹1,54,154 |
| 100 gram | ₹14,41,793 | ₹13,21,644 |
Varanasi rates apply the city's market premium (where one is observed) over India's domestic gold benchmark — including import duty and 3% GST — anchored to live NSE-listed gold ETF prices. A jeweller in Chowk & Thatheri Bazaar adds making charges and a local premium on top. For information only — not investment advice.
Gold price trend — last 8 sessions (per gram)
| Date | 10 g | Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | ₹1,44,179 | −0.71% |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,45,210 | −0.66% |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,46,182 | +2.23% |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,42,999 | +1.93% |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,40,289 | −0.44% |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,40,909 | −0.40% |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,41,468 | +1.28% |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,39,682 | — |
The local market
Varanasi trades gold in the Chowk and Thatheri Bazaar lanes, markets nearly as old as the city's ghats. Pilgrimage gifting and the wedding season drive demand for traditional Banarasi designs.
Buying gold in Varanasi
Check the day's benchmark above before you negotiate, insist on BIS-hallmarked 916 (22K) or 999 (24K) pieces, and compare making charges across Chowk & Thatheri Bazaar and the national chains — coins and bars usually carry lower charges than jewellery.
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Reviewed by the OptionX Research Team · Updated July 2026