{
  "id": 1867812,
  "title": "India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:35:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data-202608190435"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In India, gold prices increased on Wednesday, as per data from FXStreet. On this day, one gram of gold was priced at INR 13,394.54, a rise from INR 13,343.30 the previous day. Similarly, one tola of gold went up to INR 156,230.40 from INR 155,633.60 the day before. FXStreet's gold pricing is determined by converting international rates (USD/INR) into local currency and units. Updates to these prices are made daily using market rates from the time of publication. Although prices are for reference, they might slightly vary from local rates. Gold has been historically significant as a store of value and a medium of exchange. In today's market, it is widely regarded as a safe-haven asset, favored during turbulent times. It also serves as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation, as it doesn't rely on any single issuer or government. Central banks hold the largest gold reserves. In 2022, central banks such as those from China, India, and Turkey added a record 1,136 tonnes of gold worth approximately $70 billion to their reserves, as per the World Gold Council. Gold's value tends to move inversely with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are significant reserve and safe-haven assets. During times of dollar depreciation, gold often experiences an increase, allowing investors and central banks to diversify their assets during uncertain times. Gold also has an inverse relationship with risk assets; a rise in stock markets usually leads to a decrease in gold prices, while a decline in riskier markets typically benefits gold. Various factors influence gold prices, including geopolitical instability, fears of a severe recession, and fluctuations in the US Dollar (USD) since gold is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A robust dollar generally keeps gold prices controlled, while a weaker dollar often pushes gold prices higher.",
  "summary": "Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.",
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      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:35:35.000Z"
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  "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."
}