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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices fell in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

In India, gold prices declined on Tuesday, according to data from FXStreet. The cost of gold reached INR 13,507.77 per gram, a decrease from the previous day's INR 13,585.81. The price per tola plunged to INR 157,552.00 from INR 158,462.30. FXStreet calculates these prices by converting international rates to the local currency and units, with updates occurring daily based on market rates.

Gold has been a symbol of value and exchange for centuries, now also considered a safe-haven asset during uncertain times. Central banks, seeking to bolster their currencies, have been increasing gold reserves, with China, India, and Turkey leading recent purchases. Gold's value often fluctuates with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, typically rising when the Dollar weakens.

Geopolitical tensions or recession concerns can also drive up gold prices due to its safe-haven status. The precious metal tends to perform well during periods of low interest rates, while higher interest rates often hurt its value.

Written by urgent.news from FXStreet's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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