Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026 — in 15 days. On Dhanteras 2025 (18 Oct), 24K gold was ₹1,19,193 per 10 grams; today it is ₹1,26,240 (+5.9%). Since Dhanteras 2004 (₹6,287), gold in rupees has risen 19.0-fold — +15.1% a year on average — and was higher than on the previous Dhanteras in 16 of 21 years.
Next Dhanteras
6 Nov 2026
in 15 days
Today
₹1,26,240
24K ₹/10 g, live
Dhanteras 2025
₹1,19,193
+5.9% since
Per year since 2004
+15.1%
in rupees
Up on the year
16 of 21
years
Gold rate on Dhanteras, 2004–2025
24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams
Gold Rate on Every Dhanteras
Price on each Dhanteras (the last close before it when markets were shut), the change from the previous Dhanteras, 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. 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 Dhanteras
Change in the gold price (in rupees) over the 30 days leading up to Dhanteras, and over the 30 days after it.
30 days before: rose
15 of 22 years
Median, 30 days before
+1.5%
30 days after: fell
12 of 22 years
Median, 30 days after
−1.1%
If you had bought gold every Dhanteras
× 10 grams of 24K gold
Buying 10 grams of 24K gold on Dhanteras every year since 2004 (22 times) would have cost ₹7,05,308 in total. At today's price it is worth ₹27,77,284 (+294%).
Metal value only: no taxes, making charges or selling costs. Not investment advice.
About Dhanteras
Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali. Buying gold, silver or new utensils on this day is considered auspicious, and it is usually the busiest day of the year for India's jewellers, with many shops taking advance bookings.
Dhanteras falls on the 13th lunar day (trayodashi) of the dark fortnight of Kartik, two days before Diwali. 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.
Dhanteras 2025 fell on Saturday, 18 October 2025. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,19,193; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,09,181 (international price, last close before the festival on 17 Oct 2025, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +58.5% compared with the previous Dhanteras.
What was the gold rate on Dhanteras 2024?
Dhanteras 2024 fell on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹75,200; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹68,883 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +44.9% compared with the previous Dhanteras.
What was the gold rate on Dhanteras 2023?
Dhanteras 2023 fell on Friday, 10 November 2023. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹51,907; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹47,547 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +17.7% compared with the previous Dhanteras.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. It falls on the 13th lunar day (trayodashi) of the dark fortnight of Kartik, two days before Diwali. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India.
Does the gold price go up before Dhanteras?
Not reliably. In the 30 days before Dhanteras, gold in rupees rose in 15 of 22 years since 2000, with a median change of +1.5%. 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 Dhanteras?
In the 30 days after Dhanteras, gold in rupees fell in 12 of 22 years and rose in 10, with a median change of −1.1%. Past patterns are not a guide to any particular year.
How much has the gold rate risen since Dhanteras 2004?
From ₹6,287 on Dhanteras 2004 to ₹1,19,193 on Dhanteras 2025 (24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams), or +15.1% a year. The biggest rise from one Dhanteras to the next was +58.5% (2025) and the biggest fall −13.1% (2013).
Why do people buy gold on Dhanteras?
Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali. Buying gold, silver or new utensils on this day is considered auspicious, and it is usually the busiest day of the year for India's jewellers, with many shops taking advance bookings.
Are these the prices in shops?
No. They are the international gold price converted at that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal itself. Shop prices add import duty (which has changed many times since 2000) and GST (3% since July 2017), plus the dealer's premium and making charges on jewellery.