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Gold Price in India — December 2003
In December 2003, the gold price in India closed at approximately ₹18,962 per troy ounce, equivalent to ₹7,111 per tola or ₹610 per gram. This represents a +2.30% change on the month (₹18,537 open → ₹18,962 close).
Open
₹18,537
per troy ounce
Close
₹18,962
per troy ounce
High
₹18,962
per troy ounce
Low
₹18,284
per troy ounce
All unit prices at December 2003 close — India
| Unit | Weight | Closing INR price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹18,962 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹610 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | ₹6,097 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | ₹609,657 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | ₹7,111 |
Karat-purity breakdown at December 2003 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | ₹609 | ₹7,104 |
| 22KINDIA STD | ₹558 | ₹6,514 |
| 21K | ₹533 | ₹6,222 |
| 18K | ₹457 | ₹5,333 |
| 14K | ₹357 | ₹4,160 |
| 10K | ₹254 | ₹2,965 |
Daily gold price in INR — December 2003
The India gold market
India is the world's second-largest retail gold consumer behind China. Retail prices are quoted per 10 grams in 22-karat purity (the jewellery standard). Imports attract a basic customs duty (currently around 12.5%) plus 3% GST, plus state-level taxes — so retail rates run notably above international spot. The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) publishes a daily reference rate that most regional jewellers benchmark against.
Standard quote unit
10 grams
Common purity
22K
Currency
INR (₹)
Daily gold price — December 2003, India
₹18,537
$406.95/oz
₹18,284
$401.40/oz
₹18,302
$401.80/oz
₹18,325
$402.30/oz
₹18,329
$402.40/oz
₹18,635
$409.10/oz
₹18,502
$406.20/oz
₹18,575
$407.80/oz
₹18,676
$410.00/oz
₹18,407
$404.10/oz
₹18,543
$407.10/oz
₹18,707
$410.70/oz
₹18,562
$407.50/oz
₹18,584
$408.00/oz
₹18,598
$408.30/oz
₹18,562
$407.50/oz
₹18,666
$409.80/oz
₹18,738
$411.38/oz
₹18,698
$410.50/oz
₹18,644
$409.30/oz
₹18,644
$409.30/oz
₹18,644
$409.30/oz
₹18,644
$409.30/oz
₹18,926
$415.50/oz
₹18,767
$412.00/oz
₹18,962
$416.30/oz
₹18,962
$416.30/oz
How India gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The INR/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2003 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every INR figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × INR/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all December 2003 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in India, add the country-specific levies described in the “Indiagold market” section above.
FAQ — India gold price in December 2003
What was the gold price in India in December 2003?
In December 2003, gold in India opened at ₹18,537/oz and closed at ₹18,962/oz — a move of +2.30% on the month. Per tola: ≈₹7,111; per gram: ≈₹610; per 10g: ≈₹6,097.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in India in December 2003?
The 24K gold rate per tola in India at the December 2003 close was approximately ₹7,111, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $416.30/oz times the 2003-end INR/USD exchange rate of 45.55. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 22K gold rate per 10 grams in India in December 2003?
India's most-quoted retail standard is 22K per 10 grams. At the December 2003 close, that worked out to approximately ₹5,584 (22K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
INR prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for December 2003 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2003-end INR/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The ₹ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to INR at the 2003-end exchange rate. India's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to INR at the 2003-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in India before transacting.