India Gold price today: FXStreet data shows a decline in Gold prices

Gold traded lower in India on Thursday, data compiled by FXStreet showed.

At 11,970.11 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, gold was cheaper than Wednesday’s price of INR 12,002.76.

On a per-tola basis, gold declined from INR 139,997.80 a day earlier to INR 139,616.50.

Measurement Unit	Gold Rate in INR
1 Gram	11,970.11
10 Grams	119,701.00
Tola	139,616.50
Troy Ounce	372,310.00

To calculate gold prices in India, FXStreet converts international prices using USD/INR and local measurement units. Daily updates reflect market rates prevailing at the time of publication. These prices serve only as a reference; local rates may differ slightly.

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Common Questions About Gold

What makes Gold attractive to investors?

Widely used both to preserve wealth and to facilitate exchange, gold has held an important place throughout human history. Today, its appeal extends beyond its lustre and use in jewellery: the precious metal is widely regarded as a safe-haven asset, or a good investment during periods of turmoil. Since gold does not depend on a particular issuer or government, it is also commonly viewed as protection against inflation and currency depreciation.

Which buyers hold the most Gold?

The largest holdings of gold belong to central banks. To support their currencies during unsettled periods, they typically diversify reserves and purchase gold, reinforcing perceptions of economic and currency strength. Substantial gold reserves can bolster confidence in a country’s ability to meet its financial obligations. World Gold Council data show that central banks increased their reserves by 1,136 tonnes of gold, valued at around $70 billion, in 2022. No higher 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.

How does Gold move relative to other assets?

Both the US Dollar and US Treasuries are major reserve and safe-haven assets, and gold has an inverse correlation with them. A weakening Dollar generally supports gold, allowing investors and central banks to diversify their holdings during turbulent periods. Risk assets also tend to move in the opposite direction to gold. Stock-market advances usually put pressure on gold prices, whereas selling in riskier markets tends to support the precious metal.

Which factors influence Gold prices?

Several factors can drive changes in gold prices. Its safe-haven appeal means geopolitical turmoil or concerns about a severe recession can trigger a rapid price rise. Because gold offers no yield, lower interest rates generally support it, while higher borrowing costs usually weigh on the yellow metal. Nevertheless, with gold quoted in dollars (XAU/USD), most price movements depend on the performance of the US Dollar (USD). Dollar strength tends to restrain gold prices; a softer Dollar, by contrast, is likely to lift them.

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