{
  "id": 8172073,
  "title": "India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:37:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data-202609180437"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold prices climbed in India on Friday, based on information from FXStreet. The price of Gold reached INR 13,415.21 per gram, a rise from INR 13,362.98 on Thursday. Furthermore, the price for Gold climbed to INR 156,475.10 per tola from INR 155,863.20 a day prior. FXStreet calculates Gold prices by converting international prices (USD/INR) into local currency and measurement units, updating them daily based on market rates at publication time. Prices serve only as a reference, with slight variances in local rates possible. Gold has a long history as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Apart from its lustrous appearance and use in jewelry, the precious metal is now widely viewed as a safe-haven asset, indicating it is a solid investment during volatile times. Gold is also widely recognized as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation since its value is not tied to any particular issuer or government. Central banks hold the largest Gold reserves. To strengthen their currencies and economies in troubled times, central banks often diversify their reserves by purchasing Gold to enhance the perceived strength of their currency. A high Gold reserve can be a testimony to a country's solvency. Central banks from emerging economies like China, India, and Turkey are rapidly boosting their Gold reserves. Gold has an inverse relationship with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold typically rises, allowing investors and central banks to diversify their assets during turbulent times. Gold also inversely correlates with risk assets. When the stock market rallies, Gold prices tend to fall, while sell-offs in riskier markets favor the precious metal. The price of Gold can fluctuate due to numerous factors. Geopolitical instability or concerns about a severe recession can trigger a significant increase in Gold prices due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold usually appreciates with lower interest rates, while a higher cost of money generally depresses the yellow metal. However, most changes depend on the US Dollar (USD) behavior, as Gold is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep Gold prices in check, while a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices higher.",
  "summary": "Gold prices rose in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/india-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:35:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindu BusinessLine",
        "title": "Gold rises as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/gold-rises-as-investors-digest-fed-hike-oil-rally-stalls",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:08:48.000Z"
      }
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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."
}