Gold Profit Calculator
Calculate profit on gold investments
Gold Profit Calculator
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ProfitAssumptions and methodology
Transparent calculation notes for Gold Profit Calculator.
Formula used
The calculator compares buying cost with current or selling value after optional costs.
Methodology
- Calculate original purchase value from buy price and quantity.
- Calculate current or selling value from current price and quantity.
- Subtract costs to estimate profit and return.
Core assumptions
- Entered buy and sell prices are comparable for the same purity and weight unit.
- Costs entered represent recoverable or non-recoverable transaction costs as intended.
- Holding period is entered correctly where annualized return is shown.
Not included
- Capital gains tax, dealer spreads, making-charge recovery, purity disputes, and liquidity discounts are excluded unless entered.
- Jewelry resale value may differ significantly from metal value.
About Gold Profit Calculator
Guide1Calculate Your Gold Investment Returns
The Gold Profit Calculator helps you determine the profit or loss on your gold investments by comparing the purchase price with the current or selling price. Whether you bought physical gold, gold ETFs, sovereign gold bonds, or digital gold, this calculator gives you the exact return on your investment.
Gold has historically been a strong performer in India due to the combined effect of global gold price appreciation and rupee depreciation against the US dollar.
2How Gold Profit is Calculated
Profit = Selling Value - Purchase Value - Transaction Costs
Return % = (Profit / Purchase Value) × 100
- Purchase Value: Price per gram × weight at the time of buying
- Selling Value: Current price per gram × weight
- Transaction Costs: Making charges (for jewelry), GST, brokerage (for ETFs), storage fees
For annualized returns, use: CAGR = (Selling Value / Purchase Value)^(1/years) - 1
3How to Use This Gold Profit Calculator
- Step 1: Enter the purchase price per gram and weight of gold bought
- Step 2: Input any additional costs (making charges, GST, etc.)
- Step 3: Enter the current or selling price per gram
- Step 4: View total profit, percentage return, and annualized CAGR
4Tax Rules on Gold Profits in India
- Physical Gold & Gold ETFs: Capital gains are taxed as per your income slab regardless of holding period (as per new rules)
- Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs): Capital gains are completely tax-free if held until maturity (8 years). Interest of 2.5% p.a. is taxable as per slab.
- Digital Gold: Taxed similar to physical gold
- Indexation: For investments made before certain dates, indexation benefits may be available — consult a tax professional