Navratri 2027 is on Thursday, 30 September 2027 — in 333 days. On Navratri 2026 (11 Oct), 24K gold was ₹1,31,251 per 10 grams; today it is ₹1,18,470 (−9.7%). In Indian shops that came to about ₹1,55,467 per 10 grams before making charges, with 15% duty + 3% GST; with today's 15% duty + 3% GST it is about ₹1,40,328. Since Navratri 2004 (₹6,159), gold in rupees has risen 21.3-fold — +14.9% a year on average — and was higher than on the previous Navratri in 18 of 22 years.
Next Navratri
30 Sep 2027
in 333 days
Today
₹1,18,470
24K ₹/10 g, live
Today in India (est.)
₹1,40,328
incl. 15% duty + 3% GST
Navratri 2026
₹1,31,251
−9.7% since
India est. ₹1,55,467
Per year since 2004
+14.9%
in rupees
Up on the year
18 of 22
years
Gold rate on Navratri, 2004–2026
24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams
Gold Rate on Every Navratri
Price on each Navratri (the last close before it when markets were shut), the change from the previous Navratri, and the change from then to today.
International gold price in US dollars (COMEX futures close), 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 Navratri
Change in the gold price (in rupees) over the 30 days leading up to Navratri, and over the 30 days after it.
Buying 10 grams of 24K gold on Navratri every year since 2004 (23 times) would have cost ₹8,19,138 in total. At today's price it is worth ₹27,24,811 (+233%).
Metal value only: no taxes, making charges or selling costs. Not investment advice.
About Navratri
Sharad Navratri — nine nights devoted to the goddess Durga — opens India's festive season. Jewellers launch their festive offers around this time, and buying continues through Dussehra and Diwali into the wedding season.
Navratri falls on the first day (Ghatasthapana) of Sharad Navratri, in September or October. 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.
Navratri 2026 fell on Sunday, 11 October 2026. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,31,251; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,20,226 (international price, last close before the festival on 9 Oct 2026, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). In Indian shops that was about ₹1,55,467 per 10 grams before making charges, with 15% duty + 3% GST. That was +22.5% compared with the previous Navratri.
What was the gold rate on Navratri 2025?
Navratri 2025 fell on Monday, 22 September 2025. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,07,177; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹98,174 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). In Indian shops that was about ₹1,17,016 per 10 grams before making charges, with 6% duty + 3% GST. That was +48.1% compared with the previous Navratri.
What was the gold rate on Navratri 2024?
Navratri 2024 fell on Thursday, 3 October 2024. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹72,364; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹66,286 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). In Indian shops that was about ₹79,007 per 10 grams before making charges, with 6% duty + 3% GST. That was +39.2% compared with the previous Navratri.
When is Navratri 2027?
Navratri 2027 is on Thursday, 30 September 2027. It falls on the first day (Ghatasthapana) of Sharad Navratri, in September or October. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India.
Does the gold price go up before Navratri?
Not reliably. In the 30 days before Navratri, gold in rupees rose in 13 of 23 years since 2000, with a median change of +0.1%. 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 Navratri?
In the 30 days after Navratri, gold in rupees fell in 7 of 22 years and rose in 15, with a median change of +0.9%. Past patterns are not a guide to any particular year.
How much has the gold rate risen since Navratri 2004?
From ₹6,159 on Navratri 2004 to ₹1,31,251 on Navratri 2026 (24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams), or +14.9% a year. The biggest rise from one Navratri to the next was +48.1% (2025) and the biggest fall −12.0% (2013).
Why do people buy gold on Navratri?
Sharad Navratri — nine nights devoted to the goddess Durga — opens India's festive season. Jewellers launch their festive offers around this time, and buying continues through Dussehra and Diwali into the wedding season.
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.