There are only 3 gold fields in India – Hutti and Uti in Karnataka, and Hirabuddini mines in Jharkhand. Therefore, much of the gold used in India is imported. Because of this, gold prices follow the international trends. Prices also shoot up during the wedding season because of high demand and limited supply.
Most of the gold bought over the counter in India is in the form of 24-karat gold coins/bars (this is mainly for investment purposes), and jewelry made of 22-karat, 20-karat, 18-karat or 14-karat gold. Of these, 22-karat is the most popular and its prices can be easily tracked. Pure gold is not strong enough to be molded into ornaments and hence is mixed with silver, copper or nickel.
24-karat gold price: 24-karat gold is the purest form of gold, with a purity of 99.99%. If you wish to buy 10 gram of 24-karat gold in Jodhpur, you will have to pay Rs. 29,690 as on March 11, 2016. This is Rs. 180 higher than the price of gold a week ago. Compared to the price of Rs. 30,374 in the national capital of Delhi, this is Rs. 684 lower.
22-karat gold price: Jewellery is usually made with 22-karat gold, with a purity of 91.6%. The rates of 22-karat gold are lower than that of 24-karat gold because of the decreased purity. If you want to buy 22-karat gold in Jodhpur, you have to shell out Rs. 27,750 for 10 grams (as on March 11). Prices have increased only slightly – around Rs. 200 – over the last 7 days. In Delhi, he price is Rs. 28,400, lower by Rs. 650.
Factor | January | February | March |
1st day | Rs.3,086 per gram | Rs.3,138 per gram | Rs.3,159 per gram |
Last day | Rs.3,120 per gram | Rs.3,159 per gram | Rs.3,149 per gram |
Highest price | Rs.3,171 per gram on 25 January | Rs.3,175 per gram on 20 February | Rs.3,182 per gram from 27-30 March |
Lowest price | Rs.3,082 per gram on 5 January | Rs.3,092 per gram on 9 & 10 February | Rs.3,109 per gram on 20 March |
Trend | Incline | Incline | Decline |
Change | 1.10% | 0.66% | -0.31% |
Factor | October | November | December |
1st day | Rs.3,109 per gram | Rs.3,087 per gram | Rs.3,068 per gram |
Last day | Rs.3,087 per gram | Rs.3,078 per gram | Rs.3,086 per gram |
Highest price | Rs.3,133 per gram from 12 to 16 October | Rs.3,113 per gram on 20 and 21 November | Rs.3,086 per gram on 30 and 21 December |
Lowest price | Rs.3,073 per gram on 27 and 28 October | Rs.3,057 per gram from 4 to 6 November | Rs.2,990 per gram on 14 December |
Trend | Decline | Decline | Incline |
Change | -0.70% | -0.29% | 0.58% |
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