Summary: The provided data tracks the valuation rates for gold (995 standard, per 10 grams) and silver (999 touch, per 1 kg) for income tax assessment purposes, spanning a period from April 1, 1981, through the current assessment year (2025-26). On April 1, 1981, gold was valued at Rs. 1,670, and silver at Rs. 2,715. By the assessment year 2008-09 (valuation date March 31, 2008), the rates increased substantially to Rs. 12,125 for gold and Rs. 23,625 for silver. The table details annual rates for the last ten assessment years. In the assessment year 2016-17, gold was Rs. 28,340 and silver was Rs. 36,990. The most recent figures for the assessment year 2025-26 (valuation date March 31, 2025) indicate a gold rate of Rs. 88,807 and a silver rate of Rs. 1,00,892.
This data illustrates a consistent increase in the valuation of both precious metals over the four decades presented. The table also includes notes concerning the valuation of gold ornaments, which suggests a reduction in value compared to standard gold due to factors like lower carat purity (typically 22 carats), soldering materials, handling charges, and dealer profit margins. The total reduction percentage for plain solid gold ornaments ranges from 14.08% to 16.58%, while for other gold ornaments, it is 19.91%. Additionally, the notes clarify that silverwares and utensils are liable for wealth tax and provide a conversion table relating grams, tolas, and kilograms for reference, as amended by the Finance Act, 2025.
Gold and silver rates for the current year, last ten assessment years and on April 1, 1981/2001
| Assessment year/ valuation date | Gold rates1 (995 standard 24 carats) (per 10 gms.) | Silver rates (9,9960 touch) (per 1 kg.) | Assessment year/ valuation date | Gold rates1 (995 standard 24 carats) (per 10 gms.) | Silver rates (9,9960 touch) (per 1kg.) |
| Rs. | Rs. | Rs. | Rs. | ||
| 1-4-1981 | 1,670 | 2,715 | Asst. Yr. 2011-12 | ||
| 31-3-2011 | 20,775 | 56,900 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2012-13 | |||||
| 31-3-2012 | 28,040 | 56,290 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2013-14 | |||||
| 31-3-2013 | 29,610 | 54,030 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2014-15 | |||||
| 31-3-2014 | 28,470 | 43,070 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2008-09 | Asst. Yr. 2015-16 | ||||
| 31-3-2008 | 12,125 | 23,625 | 31-3-2015 | 26,245 | 37,825 |
| Asst. Yr. 2009-10 | Asst. Yr. 2016-17 | ||||
| 31-3-2009 | 15,105 | 22,165 | 31-3-2016 | 28,340 | 36,990 |
| Asst. Yr. 2010-11 | Asst. Yr. 2017-18 | ||||
| 31-3-2010 | 16,320 | 27,255 | 31-3-2017 | 28,950 | 42,000 |
| Asst. Yr. 2018-19 | |||||
| 31-3-2018 | 30,680 | 38,355 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2019-20 | |||||
| 31-3-2019 | 31,640 | 37,245 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2020-21 | |||||
| 31-3-2020 | 43,000 | 39,200 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2021-22 | |||||
| 31-3-2021 | 44,013 | 62,862 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2022-23 | |||||
| 31-3-2022 | 51,278 | 66,990 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2023-24 | |||||
| 31-03-2023 | 59,512 | 71,582 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2024-25 | |||||
| 31-03-2024 | 66,983 | 74,127 | |||
| Asst. Yr. 2025-26 | |||||
| 31-03-2025 | 88,807 | 1,00,892 |
Notes :
1. Value of gold contained in gold ornaments should be reduced by 14 to 20 per cent of ruling rates of standard gold, as per the practice prevalent in the bullion market and the amount of reduction has to be worked out in the following manner :
| Plain gold bangles and ornaments made of solid gold | Other gold ornaments | |
| Difference in value between 24 carats of standard gold and 22 carats of gold ornaments (gold ornaments are generally made of 22 carats of gold) | 8.33% | 8.33% |
| Soldering made of copper, silver, etc., used in making ornaments | 2.5% to 5% | 8.33% |
| Shortage of gold in melting, mint charges payable to Government, expenditure on freight, insurance, etc., of sending gold ornaments to approved mint for conversion into standard gold bars | 1.25% | 1.25% |
| Margin of profit of the dealer when ornaments are sold in market | 2% | 2% |
| Total reduction | 14.08% to 16.58% | 19.91% |
2. Silverwares, utensils, etc., is liable for wealth-tax.
3. Conversion table:
| 10 grams | = | 0.857 tola | 1 tola | = | 11.664 grams |
| 1 kilogram | = | 85.734 tolas | 10 tolas | = | 116.638 grams |
[As amended by Finance Act, 2025]
(Republished with amendments)
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