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Gold Rate in Shakar Chiktan Today

Shakar Chiktan, Kargil, Ladakh

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Shakar Chiktan Gold Rates

Today's prices · 09 May 2026

22K Gold (916) ↓ ₹0
₹13,640.48
per gram
10 grams ₹136,405
100 grams ₹1,364,048
Yesterday ₹13,782.08
24K Gold (999)
₹14,891.37
per gram
10 grams ₹148,914
100 grams ₹1,489,137
Yesterday ₹15,045.87
18K Gold (750)
₹11,179.73
per gram
10 grams ₹111,797
Silver (999)
₹236.54
per gram
100 grams ₹23,654

Gold Rate by Weight in Shakar Chiktan

Today · 09 May 2026

Weight 24K (999) 22K ★ (916) 18K (750)
1 gram ₹14,891 ₹13,640 ₹11,180
2 grams ₹29,783 ₹27,281 ₹22,359
4 grams ₹59,565 ₹54,562 ₹44,719
5 grams ₹74,457 ₹68,202 ₹55,899
8 grams ₹119,131 ₹109,124 ₹89,438
10 grams ₹148,914 ₹136,405 ₹111,797
1 Tola (11.664 g) ₹173,690 ₹159,100 ₹130,398
20 grams ₹297,827 ₹272,810 ₹223,595
50 grams ₹744,569 ₹682,024 ₹558,987
1 Troy oz (31.1 g) ₹463,174 ₹424,267 ₹347,729
100 grams ₹1,489,137 ₹1,364,048 ₹1,117,973
1 kg ₹14,891,370 ₹13,640,480 ₹11,179,730
★ 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 — Shakar Chiktan

22K & 24K daily rates

Date 24K / gram 22K / gram 22K / 10g
29 Apr 2026 Today ₹14,891.37 ₹13,640.48 ₹136,405
11 Apr 2026 ₹15,045.87 ₹13,782.08 ₹137,821
06 Apr 2026 ₹14,673.65 ₹13,441.09 ₹134,411
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 — Shakar Chiktan

22K highest and lowest price each month

Apr 2026
High
₹13,782
Low
₹13,441
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 Shakar Chiktan

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About Gold Rate in Shakar Chiktan

Gold rate in Shakar Chiktan, Kargil, Ladakh today is ₹13,640.48 per gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) gold and ₹14,891.37 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 Shakar Chiktan.

The price of gold in Shakar Chiktan 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 Shakar Chiktan 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 Shakar Chiktan — common queries answered

Today's gold rate in Shakar Chiktan, Kargil is ₹13,640.48/gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) and ₹14,891.37/gram for 24K (999 purity). These rates are as of 09 May 2026.
10 grams of 22K gold in Shakar Chiktan costs ₹136,405 today. 10 grams of 24K gold costs ₹148,914. 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 Shakar Chiktan costs ₹159,100 and 1 Tola of 24K gold costs ₹173,690.
1 Sovereign equals 8 grams. Today's price for 1 sovereign of 22K gold in Shakar Chiktan is ₹109,124.
The IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) publishes a national benchmark rate. Local rates in Shakar Chiktan 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 Shakar Chiktan costs ₹1,364,048 today. 100 grams of 24K gold costs ₹1,489,137. These are metal values only; buying cost will be higher.
The gold rate across Kargil district follows the same base IBJA rate with minor tehsil-level adjustments. For the exact Kargil district rate, visit the Kargil gold rate page. Shakar Chiktan is one of the tehsils within Kargil district.

Shakar Chiktan Stats

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Today vs Yesterday

22K Today ₹13,640.48
22K Yesterday ₹13,782.08
Change ₹-141.60

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Shakar Chiktan vs National Gold Rate Today

How the local rate is built up from the IBJA benchmark

Shakar Chiktan
₹13,640
per gram · 22K
Adjusted
Kargil Dist.
—
per gram · 22K
Ladakh
—
per gram · 22K
India (IBJA)
₹13,839
per gram · 22K
Shakar Chiktan: ₹198
Nearest gold hub: Delhi (654 km)
Location premium: +₹12.08/g vs IBJA

Gold Rate FAQ — Shakar Chiktan

Common questions about gold pricing in Shakar Chiktan

What is today's gold rate in Shakar Chiktan?
Today's 22K (916 hallmark) gold rate in Shakar Chiktan is ₹13,640 per gram. The 24K (999 purity) rate is ₹14,891/gram and 18K (750) is ₹11,180/gram. This rate is computed from the IBJA national benchmark adjusted for Shakar Chiktan's distance from Delhi (654 km).
Why does gold cost less in Shakar Chiktan 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. Shakar Chiktan is 654 km from the nearest hub (Delhi), so jewellers add a small location premium to cover transport, insurance, and local handling. The current location premium for Shakar Chiktan is +₹12.08 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 Shakar Chiktan?
Two strategies — astrological and economic — guide gold buying in India. Astrologically, the next auspicious muhurat for Shakar Chiktan is Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, 9 May 2027 (365 days away), with the local window between 05:50 – 13:11. 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 Shakar Chiktan?
Two GST components apply to every gold jewellery purchase across India, including Shakar Chiktan: 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 ₹13,640/g works out to: gold ₹136,405 + making charges (typically 10–16% in Ladakh) + 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 Shakar Chiktan?
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 Shakar Chiktan 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 Shakar Chiktan, the local rate also includes the location premium of +₹12.08/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 Shakar Chiktan including local making charges and GST:

Gold (22K, 10g) ₹136,405
Making @ 12% ₹16,369
GST (3% gold + 5% making) ₹4,911
Final price ₹157,684

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 Shakar Chiktan jewellers (before wastage and assay deductions):

22K (916) hallmarked ~₹13,095/g
18K (750) hallmarked ~₹10,725/g
14K (585) hallmarked ~₹8,368/g

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

HUID Verification

Every gold piece sold in Shakar Chiktan 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 Shakar Chiktan

Kargil, Ladakh

Shakar Chiktan is a tehsil in Kargil district, Ladakh. The nearest major gold trading hub is Delhi, approximately 654 km away, which results in local gold rates running about ₹12.08/g above the IBJA national benchmark. Shakar Chiktan uses STD code 06192.

STD Code
06192
Nearest Gold Hub
Delhi · 654 km
Coordinates
34.4669°N, 76.5120°E
Gold Price Adjustment
+₹12.08/gram vs national

Upcoming Gold-Buying Muhurats — Shakar Chiktan

Auspicious dates with local timing (-24 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.

Shakar Chiktan window
05:50 – 13:11
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.

Shakar Chiktan window
05:30 – 12:00
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.

Shakar Chiktan window
17:05 – 19:00
IST: 17:29 – 19:24 IST
Why timings differ from IST: Vedic muhurats are computed from local sunrise — so Shakar Chiktan's longitude shifts the auspicious window by roughly 24 minutes from the standard IST muhurat. Shakar Chiktan jewellers traditionally honour these local windows during festival sales.

Ladakh Jewellery Market

State-level buying context for Shakar Chiktan shoppers

Tradition & Style

Ladakhi jewellery is profoundly Tibetan-Buddhist — the Perak, a turquoise-studded headdress, is a UNESCO-recognised heritage piece. Pieces blend gold, turquoise, coral, amber, and silver in ways unseen elsewhere in India.

Typical Making Charges

10–16%

of gold value in Ladakh

Preferred Purity

22K gold combined with turquoise and coral in heritage pieces

Peak Buying Seasons

Losar (Tibetan New Year, Feb), Hemis Festival (Jun–Jul), wedding season (summer)

Major Gold Markets in Ladakh

Leh Kargil

BIS adoption: Limited — heritage pieces dominate; modern hallmarked jewellery growing in Leh.