India Gold price today: FXStreet data show a fall in Gold prices

Data compiled by FXStreet showed a decline in gold prices in India on Friday.

At 12,225.43 Indian rupees (INR) per gram, gold was cheaper than on Thursday, when it cost INR 12,280.85.

On a per-tola basis, gold slipped to INR 142,615.30, compared with INR 143,241.50 the previous day.

Unit of measurement

Gold price (INR)

1 gram

12,225.43

10 grams

122,268.20

Tola

142,615.30

Troy ounce

380,253.80

To calculate gold prices in India, FXStreet converts international prices into local currency using USD/INR and adjusts them to local units of measurement. These figures are refreshed daily using market rates at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.

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Gold: Frequently Asked Questions

Throughout human history, gold has served extensively as both a store of value and a means of exchange, giving it an important role. Today, its appeal extends beyond its lustre and use in jewellery: the precious metal is widely regarded as a safe-haven asset and, therefore, a good investment in periods of upheaval. Because it is not dependent on any particular issuer or government, gold is also commonly viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation.

The largest holders of gold are central banks. To underpin their currencies during unsettled periods, they typically diversify their reserves and purchase gold, seeking to strengthen perceptions of their economy and currency. Substantial gold reserves can bolster confidence in a country's solvency. According to the World Gold Council, central banks increased their reserves by 1,136 tonnes of gold in 2022, valued at around $70 billion. No larger annual purchase has been recorded since records began. Emerging-economy central banks, including those in China, India and Turkey, are rapidly expanding their gold reserves.

Both the US dollar and US Treasuries are major reserve and safe-haven assets, and gold is inversely correlated with them. A weaker dollar generally accompanies a rise in gold, allowing investors and central banks to diversify their holdings during turbulent periods. An inverse relationship also exists between gold and risk assets: stock market rallies tend to put pressure on the gold price, whereas selling in riskier markets generally supports the precious metal.

Numerous factors can influence gold prices. Its safe-haven appeal means geopolitical unrest or concerns over a severe recession can trigger a rapid increase. Gold pays no yield, so lower interest rates tend to support it, while a higher cost of borrowing usually puts it under pressure. Nevertheless, because gold is quoted in dollars (XAU/USD), most price movements hinge on the performance of the US dollar (USD). Dollar strength tends to restrain gold prices; dollar weakness, by contrast, is likely to lift them.

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