2 min readNew DelhiJan 8, 2026 11:36 AM IST
Gold Rate Today: After falling slightly over the last month, the gold market in India showed a modest improvement following a significant correction, with the prices of the yellow metal having rebounded, amid the US-Venezuela conflict, GoodReturns reported.
Furthermore, about 70 per cent of global institutional investors have predicted gold prices to rise this new year, according to Goldman Sachs’ forecast.
However, despite the positive momentum, the gold prices in India reflect marginal declines across key purity categories today, on Thursday, January 8.
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.
Gold rate in India today, on January 8 (INR):
The price of 24 karat gold stands at ₹13,800 per gram, marking a decrease of ₹27. 22 karat gold is priced at ₹12,650 per gram, down by ₹25, while 18 karat gold is trading at ₹10,350 per gram, registering a reduction of ₹21.
Carat-Wise Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR)