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Gold Rate in Vakadu Today

Vakadu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

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Vakadu Gold Rates

Today's prices · 09 May 2026

22K Gold (916) ↓ ₹0
₹13,631.85
per gram
10 grams ₹136,319
100 grams ₹1,363,185
Yesterday ₹13,773.45
24K Gold (999)
₹14,881.96
per gram
10 grams ₹148,820
100 grams ₹1,488,196
Yesterday ₹15,036.46
18K Gold (750)
₹11,172.65
per gram
10 grams ₹111,727
Silver (999)
₹236.54
per gram
100 grams ₹23,654

Gold Rate by Weight in Vakadu

Today · 09 May 2026

Weight 24K (999) 22K ★ (916) 18K (750)
1 gram ₹14,882 ₹13,632 ₹11,173
2 grams ₹29,764 ₹27,264 ₹22,345
4 grams ₹59,528 ₹54,527 ₹44,691
5 grams ₹74,410 ₹68,159 ₹55,863
8 grams ₹119,056 ₹109,055 ₹89,381
10 grams ₹148,820 ₹136,319 ₹111,727
1 Tola (11.664 g) ₹173,580 ₹158,999 ₹130,316
20 grams ₹297,639 ₹272,637 ₹223,453
50 grams ₹744,098 ₹681,593 ₹558,633
1 Troy oz (31.1 g) ₹462,881 ₹423,998 ₹347,509
100 grams ₹1,488,196 ₹1,363,185 ₹1,117,265
1 kg ₹14,881,960 ₹13,631,850 ₹11,172,650
★ 22K (916 Hallmark) is the standard for jewellery in India. Prices are metal value only — making charges, GST (3%), and hallmarking fee are additional.

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10-Day Gold Rate History — Vakadu

22K & 24K daily rates

Date 24K / gram 22K / gram 22K / 10g
29 Apr 2026 Today ₹14,881.96 ₹13,631.85 ₹136,319
11 Apr 2026 ₹15,036.46 ₹13,773.45 ₹137,735
06 Apr 2026 ₹14,667.50 ₹13,435.45 ₹134,355
08 Mar 2026 ₹15,875.10 ₹14,541.60 ₹145,416
07 Mar 2026 ₹15,875.10 ₹14,541.60 ₹145,416
06 Mar 2026 ₹15,875.10 ₹14,541.60 ₹145,416
05 Mar 2026 ₹16,058.60 ₹14,709.70 ₹147,097
04 Mar 2026 ₹16,254.80 ₹14,889.40 ₹148,894
03 Mar 2026 ₹16,747.10 ₹15,340.30 ₹153,403
02 Mar 2026 ₹16,747.10 ₹15,340.30 ₹153,403

Monthly Gold Rate Summary — Vakadu

22K highest and lowest price each month

Apr 2026
High
₹13,773
Low
₹13,435
Mar 2026
High
₹15,340
Low
₹14,542
Feb 2026
High
₹14,587
Low
₹13,621

30-Day Gold Price Trend

22K gold rate movement in Vakadu

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About Gold Rate in Vakadu

Gold rate in Vakadu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh today is ₹13,631.85 per gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) gold and ₹14,881.96 per gram for 24K (999) gold. These rates are updated daily based on the official IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) rate, adjusted for local market conditions in Vakadu.

The price of gold in Vakadu may vary slightly from the national IBJA rate due to transportation costs from the nearest wholesale gold hub, local taxes, and jeweller margins. The actual price you pay at a jewellery store will be higher — jewellers add making charges (typically ₹200–₹800 per gram), 3% GST on the total, and a hallmarking fee of ₹45 per piece.

22K gold (916 hallmark) is the most popular choice for jewellery purchases in India including Vakadu because it is durable and affordable. 24K gold (999 purity) is preferred for investment in coins and bars as it has no alloy content. 18K gold is used for lightweight, modern jewellery designs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gold rate in Vakadu — common queries answered

Today's gold rate in Vakadu, Tirupati is ₹13,631.85/gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) and ₹14,881.96/gram for 24K (999 purity). These rates are as of 09 May 2026.
10 grams of 22K gold in Vakadu costs ₹136,319 today. 10 grams of 24K gold costs ₹148,820. Note: actual purchase price will include making charges and 3% GST.
1 Tola equals 11.664 grams. At today's rate, 1 Tola of 22K gold in Vakadu costs ₹158,999 and 1 Tola of 24K gold costs ₹173,580.
1 Sovereign equals 8 grams. Today's price for 1 sovereign of 22K gold in Vakadu is ₹109,055.
The IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) publishes a national benchmark rate. Local rates in Vakadu vary by ₹1–₹15 per gram due to transportation costs from the nearest wholesale gold market, local demand, and supply chain logistics. Cities near wholesale hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, or Ahmedabad tend to have rates closer to the national benchmark.
22K gold (916 hallmark) is ideal for jewellery as it is more durable due to alloy content, and is the most common purity in Indian jewellery stores. 24K gold (999) is best for investment — coins and bars — because it has no alloy and retains value better. For daily-wear jewellery, 22K is the practical choice.
100 grams of 22K gold in Vakadu costs ₹1,363,185 today. 100 grams of 24K gold costs ₹1,488,196. These are metal values only; buying cost will be higher.
The gold rate across Tirupati district follows the same base IBJA rate with minor tehsil-level adjustments. For the exact Tirupati district rate, visit the Tirupati gold rate page. Vakadu is one of the tehsils within Tirupati district.

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Today vs Yesterday

22K Today ₹13,631.85
22K Yesterday ₹13,773.45
Change ₹-141.60

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Rates shown are indicative. Actual prices include making charges, GST and vary by jeweller.

Vakadu vs National Gold Rate Today

How the local rate is built up from the IBJA benchmark

Vakadu
₹13,632
per gram · 22K
Adjusted
Tirupati Dist.
—
per gram · 22K
Andhra Pradesh
—
per gram · 22K
India (IBJA)
₹13,839
per gram · 22K
Vakadu: ₹207
Nearest gold hub: Chennai (105 km)
Location premium: +₹3.45/g vs IBJA

Gold Rate FAQ — Vakadu

Common questions about gold pricing in Vakadu

What is today's gold rate in Vakadu?
Today's 22K (916 hallmark) gold rate in Vakadu is ₹13,632 per gram. The 24K (999 purity) rate is ₹14,882/gram and 18K (750) is ₹11,173/gram. This rate is computed from the IBJA national benchmark adjusted for Vakadu's distance from Chennai (105 km).
Why does gold cost less in Vakadu than the national rate?
Gold is physically transported from major bullion hubs (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Surat) to retail outlets across India. Vakadu is 105 km from the nearest hub (Chennai), so jewellers add a small location premium to cover transport, insurance, and local handling. The current location premium for Vakadu is +₹3.45 per gram over the IBJA benchmark. State-level taxes and association-set retail prices also create small variations between cities.
When is the best time to buy gold in Vakadu?
Two strategies — astrological and economic — guide gold buying in India. Astrologically, the next auspicious muhurat for Vakadu is Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, 9 May 2027 (365 days away), with the local window between 06:04 – 13:25. Economically, IBJA publishes rates twice daily (AM and PM) — afternoon rates often differ from morning by ₹20–₹100/g. Avoid buying during festival peaks (Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras) when rates spike from demand. Gold tends to soften in March-April after wedding season ends and again in September before Navratri starts.
What are the GST and other taxes on gold in Vakadu?
Two GST components apply to every gold jewellery purchase across India, including Vakadu: 3% GST on the gold value (weight × today's rate) and 5% GST on the making charges. A typical 10-gram 22K piece at today's rate of ₹13,632/g works out to: gold ₹136,319 + making charges (typically 9–15% in Andhra Pradesh) + 3% GST on gold + 5% GST on making. Since June 2021, hallmarking adds no extra cost — every BIS-certified piece must include the HUID stamp at no charge. Always insist on a GST-compliant tax invoice; without one, the purchase isn't legally protected and resale value drops.
How often do gold rates change in Vakadu?
The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) publishes official benchmark rates twice every working day — once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Most jewellers in Vakadu update their counter rates with the AM IBJA rate and hold it through the day. International gold prices in London or Comex can shift the IBJA AM-vs-PM by ₹50–₹200 per gram on volatile days. On weekends and bank holidays no fresh rate is published, so Friday's evening rate carries through to Monday morning. For Vakadu, the local rate also includes the location premium of +₹3.45/g — this stays stable for weeks unless the nearest hub's transport costs change.

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Today's All-In Price (per 10g)

Final out-of-pocket price for 10 grams in Vakadu including local making charges and GST:

Gold (22K, 10g) ₹136,319
Making @ 12% ₹16,358
GST (3% gold + 5% making) ₹4,907
Final price ₹157,584

Estimate only — your jeweller's actual making rate may differ. Always ask for an itemised bill.

Old Gold Exchange Rate

Today's likely buy-back rate per gram at Vakadu jewellers (before wastage and assay deductions):

22K (916) hallmarked ~₹13,087/g
18K (750) hallmarked ~₹10,718/g
14K (585) hallmarked ~₹8,362/g

Formula: today's 22K × purity factor × (1 − wastage). Most Vakadu jewellers deduct 2–8% as wastage. Non-hallmarked gold gets assayed first, often reducing the rate further.

HUID Verification

Every gold piece sold in Vakadu after June 2021 must carry a six-digit HUID. To verify any bill or piece:

  1. Download BIS Care app (Play Store / App Store, free)
  2. Tap "Verify HUID" inside the app
  3. Enter the six-digit code stamped on your jewellery
  4. Match jeweller name + purity + hallmarking date with your bill

If the BIS Care result differs from the jeweller you bought from, refuse the piece and report to BIS at 1800-11-4000.

About Vakadu

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Vakadu is a tehsil in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. The nearest major gold trading hub is Chennai, approximately 105 km away, which results in local gold rates running about ₹3.45/g above the IBJA national benchmark. Vakadu uses STD code 05192.

STD Code
05192
Nearest Gold Hub
Chennai · 105 km
Coordinates
14.0021°N, 80.0684°E
Gold Price Adjustment
+₹3.45/gram vs national

Upcoming Gold-Buying Muhurats — Vakadu

Auspicious dates with local timing (-10 min vs IST)

Akshaya Tritiya

365 days away

Sunday, 9 May 2027

The single most auspicious day of the Hindu calendar to buy gold. Wealth purchased today is believed to grow continuously.

Vakadu window
06:04 – 13:25
IST: 06:14 – 13:35 IST

Akshaya Tritiya

719 days away

Thursday, 27 April 2028

The single most auspicious day of the Hindu calendar to buy gold. Wealth purchased today is believed to grow continuously.

Vakadu window
05:44 – 12:14
IST: 05:54 – 12:24 IST

Dhanteras

182 days away

Saturday, 7 November 2026

The first day of Diwali — when buying gold, silver and utensils invokes Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. Largest single-day gold buying event in India.

Vakadu window
17:19 – 19:14
IST: 17:29 – 19:24 IST
Why timings differ from IST: Vedic muhurats are computed from local sunrise — so Vakadu's longitude shifts the auspicious window by roughly 10 minutes from the standard IST muhurat. Vakadu jewellers traditionally honour these local windows during festival sales.

Andhra Pradesh Jewellery Market

State-level buying context for Vakadu shoppers

Tradition & Style

Kalamkari and Kondapalli craft influence gold jewellery aesthetics. Hyderabad's Charminar area is a major centre for pearl and gold jewellery.

Typical Making Charges

9–15%

of gold value in Andhra Pradesh

Preferred Purity

22K hallmark

Peak Buying Seasons

Ugadi (Apr), Dasara (Oct), Sankranti (Jan), wedding season (Nov–Feb)

Major Gold Markets in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad Visakhapatnam Vijayawada Tirupati

BIS adoption: Growing — mandatory hallmarking has increased compliance across the state.