{
  "id": 2072089,
  "title": "India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/india-gold-price-today-gold-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T04:37:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/india-gold-price-today-gold-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data-202608200437"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, gold prices in India experienced a decline, as reported by FXStreet. The price per gram dropped from INR 13,906.28 to INR 13,827.90, according to the data collected by the outlet. Moreover, the price per tola decreased from INR 162,200.20 to INR 161,285.90. FXStreet ascertains Indian gold prices by adjusting global figures (USD/INR) to the local currency and units, updating them daily based on the prevailing market rates at publication. The information should be considered for reference only, as actual local rates may vary slightly.\n\nGold has a rich history as a store of value, medium of exchange, safe-haven asset, and hedge against inflation and depreciating currencies. Central banks are the primary holders of gold, often diversifying their reserves to bolster their currencies during turbulent times. In 2022, central banks from emerging economies, including China, India, and Turkey, added a record 1,136 tonnes of gold worth approximately $70 billion to their reserves.\n\nGold exhibits an inverse relationship with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, two major safe-haven assets. When the US Dollar weakens, gold price tends to rise, providing investors and central banks with an additional diversification option. The precious metal is also inversely correlated with risk assets; a bullish stock market typically pushes gold prices lower, while a sell-off in riskier markets often boosts gold.\n\nVarious factors influence gold prices, such as geopolitical instability, recession fears, lower interest rates, and fluctuations in the US Dollar. Gold is priced in US Dollars (XAU/USD), so its value is subject to changes in the Dollar's strength. A weakening Dollar generally drives gold prices higher, while a strengthening Dollar tends to keep gold prices more stable.",
  "summary": "Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.",
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      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/india-gold-price-today-gold-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data",
        "published": "2026-08-18T04:37:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Gold falls below $4,400 as oil, Treasury yields pressure bullion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/gold-falls-below-4-400-as-oil-treasury-yields-pressure-bullion",
        "published": "2026-08-18T06:35:15.000Z"
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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."
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