Gold Rate on Akshaya Tritiya: Every Year Since 2000
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May 2027 — in 189 days. On Akshaya Tritiya 2026 (19 Apr), 24K gold was ₹1,45,976 per 10 grams; today it is ₹1,18,470 (−18.8%). In Indian shops that came to about ₹1,59,377 per 10 grams before making charges, with 6% duty + 3% GST; with today's 15% duty + 3% GST it is about ₹1,40,328. Since Akshaya Tritiya 2000 (₹3,939), gold in rupees has risen 37.1-fold — +14.9% a year on average — and was higher than on the previous Akshaya Tritiya in 17 of 22 years.
Next Akshaya Tritiya
9 May 2027
in 189 days
Today
₹1,18,470
24K ₹/10 g, live
Today in India (est.)
₹1,40,328
incl. 15% duty + 3% GST
Akshaya Tritiya 2026
₹1,45,976
−18.8% since
India est. ₹1,59,377
Per year since 2000
+14.9%
in rupees
Up on the year
17 of 22
years
Gold rate on Akshaya Tritiya, 2000–2026
24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams
Gold Rate on Every Akshaya Tritiya
Price on each Akshaya Tritiya (the last close before it when markets were shut), the change from the previous Akshaya Tritiya, and the change from then to today.
International gold price in US dollars (COMEX futures close; London fix before 30 Aug 2000), converted at that day's exchange rate. This is the value of the metal before import duty, 3% GST, dealer premiums and making charges. India est. adds the import duty in force on that day and GST (3% from July 2017, about 1% VAT before), roughly what a buyer paid for pure gold before making charges (association rates such as IBJA's are usually quoted before GST); today 15% duty + 3% GST. Not estimated before August 2013, when the duty worked differently. When a festival fell on a weekend or holiday, the last close before it is used. Dates link to that month's daily prices.
Before and After Akshaya Tritiya
Change in the gold price (in rupees) over the 30 days leading up to Akshaya Tritiya, and over the 30 days after it.
Buying 10 grams of 24K gold on Akshaya Tritiya every year since 2000 (24 times) would have cost ₹7,97,238 in total. At today's price it is worth ₹28,43,281 (+257%).
Metal value only: no taxes, making charges or selling costs. Not investment advice.
About Akshaya Tritiya
"Akshaya" means never diminishing: anything bought or begun on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to grow. It is one of the most important days of the year for buying gold and silver in India, alongside Dhanteras, and one of the three and a half most auspicious days (sade teen muhurta) in the Marathi calendar.
Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, in April or May. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India; some regions mark the day a day earlier or later. Dates from the AstroSage panchang for New Delhi, cross-checked with Drik Panchang, Prokerala and timeanddate.com.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 fell on Sunday, 19 April 2026. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,45,976; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,33,714 (international price, last close before the festival on 17 Apr 2026, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). In Indian shops that was about ₹1,59,377 per 10 grams before making charges, with 6% duty + 3% GST. That was +61.8% compared with the previous Akshaya Tritiya.
What was the gold rate on Akshaya Tritiya 2025?
Akshaya Tritiya 2025 fell on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹90,205; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹82,627 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). In Indian shops that was about ₹98,485 per 10 grams before making charges, with 6% duty + 3% GST. That was +41.5% compared with the previous Akshaya Tritiya.
What was the gold rate on Akshaya Tritiya 2024?
Akshaya Tritiya 2024 fell on Friday, 10 May 2024. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹63,728; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹58,375 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). In Indian shops that was about ₹75,486 per 10 grams before making charges, with 15% duty + 3% GST. That was +21.2% compared with the previous Akshaya Tritiya.
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2027?
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May 2027. It falls on the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, in April or May. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India.
Does the gold price go up before Akshaya Tritiya?
Not reliably. In the 30 days before Akshaya Tritiya, gold in rupees rose in 14 of 23 years since 2000, with a median change of +1.3%. Festival buying adds to demand, but the price is set by the world market, the dollar and the exchange rate.
Does gold get cheaper after Akshaya Tritiya?
In the 30 days after Akshaya Tritiya, gold in rupees fell in 9 of 23 years and rose in 14, with a median change of +0.2%. Past patterns are not a guide to any particular year.
How much has the gold rate risen since Akshaya Tritiya 2000?
From ₹3,939 on Akshaya Tritiya 2000 to ₹1,45,976 on Akshaya Tritiya 2026 (24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams), or +14.9% a year. The biggest rise from one Akshaya Tritiya to the next was +61.8% (2026) and the biggest fall −9.1% (2013).
Why do people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
"Akshaya" means never diminishing: anything bought or begun on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to grow. It is one of the most important days of the year for buying gold and silver in India, alongside Dhanteras, and one of the three and a half most auspicious days (sade teen muhurta) in the Marathi calendar.
Are these the prices in Indian shops?
The first column is the international gold price converted at that day's exchange rate: the value of the metal itself. The "India est." column adds the import duty in force on that day and GST (3% since July 2017, about 1% VAT before), which is roughly what a buyer paid for pure gold before making charges. Rates published by jewellers' associations (such as IBJA) are usually quoted before the 3% GST, so they are about 3% lower. Import duty: 10% from Aug 2013, 12.5% from Jul 2019, 10.75% from Feb 2021, 15% from Jun 2022, 6% from Jul 2024, 15% from May 2026. Jewellery adds making charges, and city rates differ a little.