Gold Rate in Punjab
Punjab is said to be one of the most prosperous states in India. It is a part of a very fertile area in North-west India, making it flourish in agriculture and related industries. The state capital is Chandigarh while the other important cities include Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala. The region is rich in culture and gold forms a very important part of the regular festivities of India. Gold rates in Punjab, are highly driven by the rates for the yellow metal in the state and the traditional requirements such as for Dhanteras, weddings and other auspicious occasions. Lets not forget that the world renowned Golden Temple is also located in this state, in Amritsar.
Daily Gold Rates
| Date | Standard Gold (22 K) | Pure Gold (24 K) | ||
| 1 gram | 8 grams | 1 gram | 8 grams | |
| 25 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,975 | ₹ 23,800 | ₹ 3,124 | ₹ 24,992 |
| 24 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,975 | ₹ 23,800 | ₹ 3,124 | ₹ 24,992 |
| 23 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,970 | ₹ 23,760 | ₹ 3,119 | ₹ 24,952 |
| 22 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,975 | ₹ 23,800 | ₹ 3,124 | ₹ 24,992 |
| 21 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,985 | ₹ 23,880 | ₹ 3,134 | ₹ 25,072 |
| 20 Feb 2018 | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 24,000 | ₹ 3,150 | ₹ 25,200 |
| 19 Feb 2018 | ₹ 3,010 | ₹ 24,080 | ₹ 3,161 | ₹ 25,288 |
| 18 Feb 2018 | ₹ 3,010 | ₹ 24,080 | ₹ 3,161 | ₹ 25,288 |
| 17 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,990 | ₹ 23,920 | ₹ 3,140 | ₹ 25,120 |
| 16 Feb 2018 | ₹ 2,990 | ₹ 23,920 | ₹ 3,140 | ₹ 25,120 |
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for October 2017 to December 2017 (per gram of 24 karat gold)
| Factor | October | November | December |
| 1st day | Rs.3,063 per gram | Rs.3,006 per gram | Rs.3,016 per gram |
| Last day | Rs.3,026 per gram | Rs.3,026 per gram | Rs.3,020 per gram |
| Highest price | Rs.3,072 per gram from 12 to 16 October | Rs.3,060 per gram from 18 to 20 November | Rs.3,036 per gram from 2 to 4 December |
| Lowest price | Rs.3,026 per gram on 27, 30 and 31 October | Rs.3,006 per gram on 1 November | Rs.2,910 per gram on 11 to 13 December |
| Trend | Decline | Incline | Incline |
| Change | -1.20% | 0.66% | 0.13% |
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for July 2017 to September 2017 (per gram of 24 karat gold)
| Factor | July | August | September |
| 1st day | Rs.2,992 per gram | Rs.2,960 per gram | Rs.3,024 per gram |
| Last day | Rs.2,950 per gram | Rs.2,999 per gram | Rs.3,063 per gram |
| Highest price | Rs.2,992 per gram on 1 & 2 July | Rs.3,017 per gram on 28 August | Rs.3,130 per gram on 8 September |
| Lowest price | Rs.2,843 per gram on 12 & 13 July | Rs.2,930 per gram on 3 & 6 August | Rs.3,024 per gram on 1 September |
| Trend | Decline | Incline | Incline |
| Change | -1.40% | 1.30% | 1.27% |
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for July 2017:
- When trading began for this month, gold was priced at Rs.2,992 per gram.
- Gold rates in Punjab was at its highest this month during the first two days and fell considerably from the 3rd onwards.
- By the 12th, gold rates had dropped by more than Rs.150 per gram and the metal sold at Rs.2,843 per gram. This was also the lowest gold rate since demonetisation in November 2016.
- Gold rallied to end at Rs.2,950 per gram on the final day of this month.
- Prices fell by nearly 1.40% this month due to low demand and a strong US dollar.
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for August 2017:
- Gold trading in Punjab for August was considerably better, thanks to improved local demand.
- When the month started, gold was priced at Rs.2,960 per gram. A strong US economy pushed gold rates down to Rs.2,930 per gram on the 3rd.
- Rates bounced back towards the end of the month as local investors decided to push the GST woes behind and invest in the precious metal.
- Gold rates climbed considerably towards the end of the month as the US economy faced some hardships in the aftermath of Hurricane Harry and the escalating issues between North Korea and the US.
- On the final day of the month, gold was seen trading at Rs.2,999 per gram.
- Gold rates improved by 1.30% this month, thanks to a solidifying investors sentiment in the local market.
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for September 2017:
- The month of September saw gold rates remain in the positive for most of the month.
- On the 1st, when trading opened, gold was priced at Rs.3,024 per gram. Gold prices would see better days as the conflict between the US and North Korea was hitting new lows.
- When news about North Korea’s nuclear test hit the stands, the US dollar rates plummeted, giving rise to increased safe-haven investments.
- Gold was trading at its highest for this month on the 8th when the metal was trading at Rs.3,130 per gram.
- However, as the US economy improved amid positive data, gold rates began to tail off during the third and fourth week of this month.
- After remaining largely stable, gold trading saw a sudden burst towards the last few days of the month, as local jewellers were stocking up to meet festive demand.
- When the month ended, gold was seen trading at Rs.3,063 per gram.
- Gold price trends improved by 1.27%, thanks to a strong local trend and a weak US dollar.
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for April 2017 to June 2017 (per gram of 24 karat gold)
| Factor | April | May | June |
| 1st day | Rs.2,991 per gram | Rs.3,011 per gram | Rs.3,030 per gram |
| Last day | Rs.3,011 per gram | Rs.2,992 per gram | Rs.3,012 per gram |
| Highest price | Rs.3,068 per gram on 15 April and 16 April | Rs.3,011 per gram on 1 May and 2 May | Rs.3,057 per gram on 7 June |
| Lowest price | Rs.2,983 per gram from 8 April to 10 April | Rs.2,918 per gram from 11 May to 15 May | Rs.2,972 per gram on 27 June |
| Trend | Incline | Decline | Decline |
| Change | 0.66% | -0.63% | -0.59% |
Gold rate trend in Punjab for April 2017
- Gold opened the month trading at Rs.2,991 per gram on 1 April, with the prices rising to Rs.3,003 per gram from 4-7 April due to a momentary rise in demand.
- Gold price in Punjab fluctuated due to poor local demand as gold traded at Rs.2,983 per gram on 9 April but rose to trade at Rs.3,036 per gram on 12 April following an increase in overseas demand.
- Stable demand and a volatile U.S. dollar rate led to a surge in demand for gold, with prices reaching Rs.3,068 per gram on 15 & 16 April before price stabilised at Rs.3,057 per gram from 17-21 April.
- The continued scrutiny of the Trump administration due to allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. election led to markets falling, as gold traded at Rs.3,041 per gram on 24 & 25 April.
- Demand dropped as the month ended due to a late rally by markets due to higher dollar trading, as gold closed at Rs.3,011 per gram on 30 April.
Gold rate trend in Punjab for May 2017
- The price of gold in Punjab fluctuated in May as markets were high due to the impending French presidential elections.
- Gold traded at Rs.3,011 per gram on 1 May before falling to Rs.2,942 per gram on 8 & 9 May.
- The victory of Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential election led to the U.S. dollar and global markets rising, as gold tumbled to Rs.2,918 per gram from 11-15 May.
- Prices rose as overseas demand, especially from Asian countries rose following a momentary dip in the dollar rate as the yellow metal traded at Rs.2,939 per gram on 17 May.
- Gold rate in Punjab jumped to Rs.2,991 per gram on 18 May before settling at Rs.2,977 per gram from 20-25 May.
- Local demand from jewellers increased due to the low dollar rate as prices rose to Rs.2,992 per gram from 26-31 May.
Gold rate trend in Punjab for June 2017
- While gold traded poorly as the month began, demand rose after market turbulence resulted in investors increasing intake of safe-haven assets like gold.
- Gold traded at Rs.3,012 per gram on 1 June and rose to Rs.3,057 per gram on 7 June as the dollar continued to be low due to poor investor sentiment.
- Gold price in Punjab fell to Rs.3,007 per gram from 9-15 June as markets rose following positive U.S. jobs market data, which resulted in a decrease in demand from overseas consumers.
- Gold dropped to Rs.2,982 per gram from 17-22 June in spite of a low dollar rate as industrial demand was muted ahead of an announcement by the U.S Fed Reserve on monetary policy.
- Demand fluctuated for the remainder of the month, rising to Rs.3,002 per gram on 26 June before prices fell to Rs.2,992 per gram on 30 June.
Gold Rate Trend in Punjab for January 2017 to March 2017 (per gram of 24 karat gold)
| Factor | January | February | March |
| 1st day | Rs.2,844 per gram | Rs.2,978 per gram | Rs.3,009 per gram |
| Last day | Rs.2,958 per gram | Rs.3,020 per gram | Rs.2,991 per gram |
| Highest price | Rs.2,979 per gram on 24th January | Rs.3,031 per gram from 25th February to | Rs.3,009 per gram on the 1st and 2nd of March |
| Lowest price | Rs.2,844 per gram from 1st January to 3rd February | Rs.2,957 per gram from 4th February to 6th February | Rs.2,950 per gram on 15th March |
| Trend | Incline | Incline | Decline |
| Change | 4% | 1.41% | -0.59% |
Gold Rate Trend for Punjab in January 2017
- On the 1st day of January, gold in Punjab opened at Rs.2,844 per gram and was stable at this rate until the 3rd of the month.
- Due to positive market cues, the rate of gold went up marginally to trade at Rs.2,855 per gram before rising even further to trade at Rs.2,866 per gram from the 5th of January to the 9th.
- Thanks to an increase in the demand for this metal, as the third week of January progressed, the rate of gold continued to rise with marginal fluctuations.
- On the 24th of January, gold traded at Rs.2,979 per gram which was the highest at which gold traded at for the month.
- At the end of the month, gold was priced at Rs.2,958 per gram, recording a rise of 4% in the rate of gold.
Gold Rate Trend for Punjab in February 2017
- Gold traded at Rs.2,978 per gram on the 1st of February and was steady at this rate until the 3rd of February.
- However, on the 4th of February, the rate of gold reduced due to a rise in the value of the U.S.Dollar trading at Rs.2,957 per gram.
- This rate was maintained until the 6th of February post which the rate of gold increased again.
- Due to heavy demand from jewellers in domestic markets, the rate of gold shot up to Rs.3,009 per gram on the 8th of February and stayed at this rate until the 10th of February before declining again.
- The rate of gold was steady at Rs.2,999 per gram from the 18th of February to the 24th of February due to steady demand.
- Gold closed the month of February in Punjab by trading at Rs.3,020 per gram recording an incline of 1.41% in the rate of gold.
Gold Rate Trend for Punjab in March 2017
- Gold traded at Rs.3,009 per gram on the 1st of March and stayed at this rate until the 2nd as well
- However, the price of gold reduced the next day to trade at Rs.2,990 per gram and stayed steady at this rate until the 6th before reducing again.
- Due to the impact of the Dutch elections as well as the U.S. Fed’s decision regarding the rate of interest, the price of gold plunged to a monthly low of Rs.2,950 per gram on the 15th of March.
- The rate of gold fluctuated between Rs.3,003 per gram and Rs.2,993 per gram between the 22nd of March and 26th of March, before steadily trading at Rs.3,003 per gram from the 27th of March to the 30th of March.
- As the month of March ended, gold traded at Rs.2,991 per gram recording a decline of 0.59% in the price of gold.
Details of Gold Price in Punjab (22 Karat & 24 Karat) – Till August 2015
The gold rates in Punjab vary based on their karats as following:
22 Karat Gold: 22-karat gold is considered to be lesser in purity and hence the rates are also lower. but the trend of rise of prices remain similar. Rate of gold in Punjab was around Rs.2,341 a gram in the beginning of August 2015. Since August 2014, prices of the yellow metal have continued to fall for the most part of the year, and so the lowest levels in July, when gold was performing poorly in the global markets, down to a 5 and half year low.
24 Karat Gold: Punjab gold was trading at Rs. 2,649 a gram in the beginning of April, while it fell drastically by August beginning to Rs. 2,540. Under the given circumstances of falling price of gold around the world gold rates in Punjab, to followed the lowering of rate and has been dropping consistently for the last one year. 24 karat gold is said to have the highest purity of the metal (999 purity) and hence the prices are comparatively much higher than 22 karat gold.