2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jan 2, 2026 11:32 AM IST
Gold Rate Today: According to a Goldman Sachs report, about 70 per cent of global institutional investors have predicted gold prices to rise this new year.
As we began the year 2026, the gold market in India showed a modest improvement following a significant correction at the close of 2025.
This slight increase followed a notable decline in gold prices during the last three trading sessions of the previous year.
As of Friday, 2 January 2026, the price of gold in India experienced a sharp rise across all purity levels.
As a result, the keyword “gold rate today chennai” has shown a noticeable increase in search volume on Google Search Trends. (Screenshot)
Gold rate in India today, on January 2 (INR):
Gold prices in India moved higher on the day, with all major purity levels recording gains. The price of 24-carat gold rose by ₹114 to ₹13,620 per gram, while 22-carat gold increased by ₹105 to ₹12,485 per gram.
Meanwhile, 18-carat gold advanced by ₹86 to trade at ₹10,215 per gram, reflecting a firm trend in the domestic bullion market.
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)