Gold prices in Jaipur have dropped sharply today, down ₹278 per gram on 24K from yesterday’s close. The fall tracks a significant pullback in global gold markets overnight, driven by a stronger US dollar and easing geopolitical risk premium. Here is a complete breakdown of today’s rates if you are planning to buy jewellery or invest in gold in Jaipur today.
Jaipur Gold Rate Today — March 19, 2026 (Per Gram)
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | ₹15,479 | ₹1,54,790 |
| 22K | 91.6% | ₹14,190 | ₹1,41,900 |
| 18K | 75.0% | ₹11,613 | ₹1,16,130 |
Rates are retail averages for Jaipur as of today. Making charges, wastage, and 3% GST are not included and will be added at the point of purchase.
Jaipur Quotes Marginally Above the National Average
Jaipur’s 24K rate of ₹15,479 per gram sits ₹15 above the national benchmark of ₹15,464 today, matching Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Ayodhya — all cities that share a similar pricing tier within the north and northwest India bullion supply chain. The marginal premium over Mumbai reflects local tax structures and logistics costs associated with moving bullion from the national import hub into Rajasthan’s distribution network.
Jaipur is one of India’s most storied jewellery cities and a globally recognised hub for gemstone trading, jewellery manufacturing, and export. The city’s jewellery industry — centred around Johari Bazaar, Haldiyon ka Rasta, and the manufacturing clusters of Sitapura — is among the most significant in the country, employing hundreds of thousands of artisans and contributing substantially to India’s gems and jewellery exports. Today’s sharp correction will be felt across this entire ecosystem, from wholesale bullion buyers stocking manufacturing inventory to retail consumers walking into showrooms along Johari Bazaar.
What Is Behind Today’s Correction?
The fall originates in global markets. A firmer US dollar has reduced the appeal of dollar-denominated safe-haven assets, pulling international spot gold back sharply from the psychologically significant $5,000 per ounce zone. Institutional profit-taking has amplified the move as large positions are unwound after gold’s extended rally. MCX gold futures opened sharply lower in line with global cues and have tracked the international selloff through the session. The rupee’s relative stability today has provided no buffer, allowing the full extent of the global correction to pass through to Jaipur’s retail rates.
Jaipur — Where Gold Meets Gemstones
What makes Jaipur’s gold market distinct from virtually every other city in India is its deep integration with the gemstone and studded jewellery trade. Jaipur is the world’s largest centre for coloured gemstone trading — emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and semi-precious stones flow through the city’s markets in enormous volumes, finding their way into gold and silver jewellery settings that are sold domestically and exported globally.
This means that a fall in gold prices in Jaipur has a compounded effect on the city’s jewellery economy. Lower gold rates make studded jewellery more accessible — the metal component of a gemstone-set piece becomes cheaper, bringing the total price down and stimulating demand for the finished product. For Jaipur’s large community of jewellery manufacturers and exporters, today’s correction is a cost reduction that feeds directly into their production economics.
For retail buyers in Jaipur, today’s dip offers an opportunity to purchase the city’s famous kundan, meenakari, and polki jewellery — all of which use gold as the primary metal — at meaningfully lower rates than yesterday.
Quick Buying Guide
22K is the standard for Jaipur’s traditional and bridal jewellery — kundan, polki, and meenakari pieces are almost entirely set in 22K gold. 24K is your reference for investment gold — coins, bars, and digital gold platforms. 18K is increasingly used for contemporary and export-oriented studded jewellery. Add making charges (₹300–₹600 per gram for plain jewellery, higher for intricate handcrafted pieces), wastage if applicable, and 3% GST before finalising your budget. Always insist on BIS hallmarked jewellery with a valid HUID code. For real-time rates, check MCX.
Disclaimer: Rates are retail averages for Jaipur as of March 19, 2026. Actual prices may vary by jeweller. Not financial advice.