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

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

At 12,272.80 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, Gold was below Thursday’s price of INR 12,437.96.

On a per-tola basis, Gold slipped from INR 145,073.90 a day earlier to INR 143,147.50.

Measurement Unit	Gold Rate in INR
1 Gram	12,272.80
10 Grams	122,731.50
Tola	143,147.50
Troy Ounce	381,739.80

To calculate Gold prices in India, FXStreet converts international prices into local currency and measurement units using USD/INR. Daily updates reflect the market rates prevailing at publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.

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Gold: Key Questions Answered

What makes Gold an investment choice?

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 sound investment during periods of turbulence. Because it is not dependent on any particular issuer or government, Gold is also commonly viewed as protection against inflation and currency depreciation.

Which buyers hold the largest Gold reserves?

The largest holdings of Gold belong to central banks. To support their currencies during turbulent periods, they typically diversify their reserves and purchase Gold, seeking to reinforce perceptions of economic and currency strength. 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, valued at around $70 billion, in 2022. No year since records began has seen larger purchases. Among emerging economies, China, India and Turkey are rapidly expanding their central banks’ 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 tends to move inversely to them. A weakening Dollar generally supports Gold, allowing investors and central banks to diversify their holdings during unsettled periods. The precious metal also has an inverse relationship with risk assets: stock market gains tend to put pressure on Gold prices, whereas selling in riskier markets generally benefits Gold.

Which factors drive Gold prices?

A broad range of influences can shift Gold prices. Its safe-haven appeal means geopolitical turmoil or concerns about a severe recession can trigger a rapid rise. Gold pays no yield, so lower interest rates tend to support it, while a higher cost of borrowing usually puts pressure on the yellow metal. Nevertheless, with Gold quoted in dollars (XAU/USD), most price movements hinge on the performance of the US Dollar (USD). Dollar strength generally restrains Gold prices; a weaker Dollar, by contrast, is likely to lift them.

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