{
  "id": 1419957,
  "title": "India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:35:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data-202608170435"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold prices in India increased on Monday, according to data from FXStreet. The price per gram of gold rose to 13,495.00 Indian Rupees (INR), an increase from the previous Friday's rate of 13,455.97 INR. The tola (unit of mass) price also climbed to INR 157,403.00 from INR 156,947.80 on Friday. The FXStreet platform calculates Indian Gold prices by translating international rates (USD/INR) into local currency and measurement units. These prices are updated daily based on market rates at the time of publication, though slight variations may occur. Gold has been historically utilized as a store of value and medium of exchange, and is now often viewed as a safe-haven asset during turbulent times. Its value is primarily driven by the US Dollar (USD), with a stronger USD generally supporting lower Gold prices. Central banks, particularly those of emerging economies like China, India, and Turkey, have been actively accumulating Gold reserves, adding a total of 1,136 tonnes in 2022, the highest yearly purchase on record. This trend highlights the role of Gold as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation, as well as its perceived strength in supporting economic stability.",
  "summary": "Gold prices rose in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gold prices in India rose to 13,495.00 INR per gram on Monday.",
    "Tola price increased to INR 157,403.00 from previous Friday's INR 156,947.80.",
    "Gold considered safe-haven asset during turbulent times."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rise in gold prices in India reflects its role as a safe-haven asset and a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation, particularly relevant for emerging economies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}