Key International Rates
- In the Gold spot market, the price is around US $ 4,115 per troy ounce.
- In India: For 24-carat gold, about ₹ 12,486 per gram; for 22-carat, about ₹ 11,445 per gram.
- In the United States: 24-carat gold is about US $ 133 per gram, 22-carat about US $ 126 per gram.
- Across other countries (24-carat, 1 g basis):
- Bahrain: BHD 49.60 (RS. 11,644)
- Singapore: SGD 179.50 (RS. 12,182)
- UAE: AED 489.75 (RS. 11,801)
- China: CNY 935.25 (RS. 11,638)
Trend Insights & Drivers
- The gold rate has risen significantly over the past months, driven by global uncertainty, inflation worries and strong central-bank buying.
- Because gold is usually priced in US dollars, movements in the USD’s value influence local gold prices: a weaker dollar tends to push gold up in dollar-terms; a stronger dollar can dampen it in non-USD currencies.
- Local variations: Even if the global (USD) spot price is roughly the same, local gold rates differ due to:
- Currency exchange rates
- Import duties, taxes, mark-ups
- Local demand (jewellery vs investment)
- Purity grade and certification
- Example: In India, the rate moved from ~₹ 12,366 to ~₹ 12,486 in one day for 24K – a rise of ~₹ 120 per gram.
- Geopolitical/economic events are causing short-term volatility: e.g., reports note a drop in India’s gold rate due to global price softness and interest-rate expectations.
What this means for you in India
Since you are in Patna (Bihar), India:
- The Indian rupee gold price reflects both global spot gold plus local factors (taxes, duties, local supply chain).
- When global spot rises, expect Indian prices to follow after conversion and local costs.
- Conversely, if the dollar strengthens sharply or global demand falls, Indian rates might dip (though local markup may smooth this).
- If you are considering purchase: monitor global spot + Rupee/USD exchange + local jewellery rates to time the best entry.