🎁 Gold Price on Raksha Bandhan (2015–2026)

Live gold rate updated: 04 March 2026

This page shows year-wise gold price on Raksha Bandhan in India from 2015 onwards. You can compare festival rates across years and understand long-term trends.

Today’s Gold Price (India)

These are bullion market rates. Jewellery prices include GST + making charges.

24K (1g) ₹16,450
22K (1g) ₹15,068
18K (1g) ₹12,338

Gold Price Trend on Raksha Bandhan (24K)

Chart shows 24K gold price per gram on Raksha Bandhan from 2015 to 2026.

Year-wise Gold Price on Raksha Bandhan (24K & 22K)

Year Festival Date 24K (₹/g) 22K (₹/g)
2015 29 Aug 2015 ₹2,656 ₹2,433
2016 18 Aug 2016 ₹3,308 ₹3,030
2017 07 Aug 2017 ₹3,057 ₹2,800
2018 26 Aug 2018 ₹3,174 ₹2,907
2019 15 Aug 2019 ₹3,772 ₹3,455
2020 03 Aug 2020 ₹5,345 ₹4,896
2021 22 Aug 2021 ₹4,723 ₹4,326
2022 11 Aug 2022 ₹5,168 ₹4,734
2023 30 Aug 2023 ₹6,003 ₹5,499
2024 19 Aug 2024 ₹7,281 ₹6,669
2025 09 Aug 2025 ₹10,305 ₹9,439
2026 28 Aug 2026 ₹16,450 ₹15,068
Note: If the market was closed on the festival date, we use the closest available price on or before the date.

Why gold is bought on Raksha Bandhan in India

Raksha Bandhan is a popular festival for gifting. Gold jewellery is often gifted on this day, increasing gold rate searches every year.

  • Gold gifting is common in many Indian families.
  • People compare gold prices before buying jewellery gifts.
  • Jewellers run seasonal offers around Raksha Bandhan.

Is it a good time to buy gold on Raksha Bandhan?

Gold price on festivals is mainly driven by global gold markets and USD/INR. However, demand rises sharply during Indian festivals, which increases jewellery buying and search interest. If your goal is long-term savings, buying on Raksha Bandhan is often a traditional and emotionally satisfying decision.

Does festival gold price include jewellery making charges?

No. The prices shown here are bullion rates. Jewellery prices include making charges, wastage, GST, and jeweller margins. You can use our gold calculator to estimate final jewellery price.

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FAQs

Is this jewellery gold price on Raksha Bandhan?
No. These are bullion market prices. Jewellery prices include GST + making charges.

Does gold price change on festivals?
Gold prices are driven by global markets. However, Indian demand increases during festivals which raises interest and sometimes local premiums.

Which festival is best to buy gold historically?
There is no single best festival every year. Comparing year-wise data helps understand price cycles.