2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Dec 31, 2025 12:32 PM IST
Gold Rate Today: As we approach the new year 2026, Goldman Sachs reports that about 70 per cent of global institutional investors expect gold prices to rise in the coming year.
However, gold prices in India experienced a sharp correction just before the New Year, falling steeply over the last two trading sessions.
This decline followed a rapid increase over the previous ten days, during which gold rates in the 24-karat category rose to nearly Rs. 75,500 per 100 grams.
Continuing with yesterday’s downward trend, the price of yellow metal in India fell significantly today, on Wednesday.
Gold rate in India today, on December 31 (INR):
Gold prices in India for today are of 24-karat gold stood at Rs 13,588 per gram, down by Rs 32, while 22-karat gold was priced at Rs 12,455 per gram, a decline of Rs 30.
Meanwhile, 18-karat gold traded at ₹10,191 per gram, slipping by Rs 24, according to market data.
The 24-carat gold, the purest and most expensive form, is commonly used for investment. 22-carat and 18-carat gold are mostly used for making jewellery.
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Carat-Wise Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR)