India · INR · Friday, May 21, 2021
Gold Price in India — May 21, 2021
On May 21, 2021, gold in India closed at approximately ₹137,030 per troy ounce — about ₹51,387 per tola or ₹4,406 per gram. The figure is computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price ($1,875.90/oz) × the day's INR/USD exchange rate.
INR / Troy Ounce
₹137,030
31.1035 g
INR / Gram
₹4,406
1 g
INR / Tola
₹51,387
11.664 g
All unit prices on May 21, 2021 — India
| Unit | Weight | INR price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹137,030 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹4,406 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | ₹44,056 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | ₹4,405,600 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | ₹51,387 |
Karat-purity breakdown — May 21, 2021
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10g | Per tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ₹4,401 | ₹44,012 | ₹51,336 |
| 22KINDIA STD | ₹4,036 | ₹40,355 | ₹47,070 |
| 21K | ₹3,855 | ₹38,549 | ₹44,964 |
| 18K | ₹3,304 | ₹33,042 | ₹38,540 |
| 14K | ₹2,577 | ₹25,773 | ₹30,061 |
| 10K | ₹1,837 | ₹18,371 | ₹21,428 |
Surrounding ±15 trading days — INR
Price action on May 21, 2021
1-day move
vs prior session
7-day move
rolling week
30-day move
rolling month
YTD
since 1 Jan 2021
Calendar position
Day 141 of 365
Trading day
122nd of 314
Position in 2021's range
74% (low $1,684.00 → high $1,944.52)
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 (₹)
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How this May 21, 2021 India price is calculated
International benchmark. The XAU/USD spot price for May 21, 2021 comes from gold-api.com's historical archive — the London PM-fix benchmark, which is the reference used by central banks and bullion dealers globally. On this date, that price was $1,875.90/oz.
Currency conversion. The INR/USD exchange rate for the same date comes from exchangerate-api.com. We apply that day's exact rate (73.0474) to the USD price — not a year-average or month-end approximation. This makes the ₹ figure on this page accurate to the trading session.
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). We never compound rounding errors by going through intermediate units.
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 “India gold market” section above. The retail rate at a jeweller in India on May 21, 2021 would have been a few percent above this number once those costs are included.
FAQ — India gold price on May 21, 2021
What was the gold price in India on May 21, 2021?
On May 21, 2021 (Friday), gold in India traded at approximately ₹137,030 per troy ounce. That works out to about ₹4,406 per gram, ₹51,387 per tola, and ₹44,056 per 10 grams. The figure is derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,875.90/oz × the day's INR/USD exchange rate of 73.0474.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in India on May 21, 2021?
The 24K gold rate per tola in India on May 21, 2021 was approximately ₹51,336 (99.9% pure metal value). This excludes local taxes, dealer making charges and any country-specific levies — those add on top to produce the final retail rate.
What was the 22K gold rate in India on May 21, 2021?
India's most-quoted retail standard is 22K per 10 grams. On May 21, 2021, that pure-metal value was approximately ₹40,355. Add country-specific taxes and making charges (see the market-context section above) for the final retail rate.
How accurate is this number versus what jewellers were quoting?
The ₹ figure on this page is the verified international XAU/USD spot price for May 21, 2021 multiplied by the day's exchange rate. It represents the pure metal value at international parity — what a London-fix benchmark would have implied. Local jewellers add (1) import duties + sales tax / VAT, (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) any premium for purity certification. Final retail rates in India typically sit a few percent above this number.
Was May 21, 2021 a trading day?
Yes — May 21, 2021 was the 122nd trading session of 314 for 2021 on the international gold market. Fridays are typically active trading days unless they fall on a major holiday.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested date, converted to INR at the same day's 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.