Gold Price Today: Rates Jump Sharply in Domestic Market

Mumbai,12 Jan 2026:- On January 12, 2026, 10:15 A.M. IST Gold price was up significantly in the Indian Domestic Market due to healthy demand in the Global Market and an increase in safe-haven demand. This large increase brought the Gold price closer to historical highs.

Gold Price Today, a Rise of 1.5% was Recorded

The Gold price was up almost 1.5% to approximately Rs. 1,37,750 per 10 grams in the early morning trading session. It has been reported that price increases have occurred in all major centers for Bullion, which indicates both increased demand for investment-grade Gold by investors as a result of the current conditions in the worldwide market.

International Factors are Impacting the Gold Price Increases

In several Markets the Gold price exceeded Rs. 1.43 lakh per 10 grams, which indicated ongoing interest from Gold Investors and Jewellers as they continue to purchase Gold at higher levels. These increases in the Gold price have been largely caused by Strong International Bullion Markets as well as the continuing uncertainty over the Global economy; Gold prices have been influenced by developments in geopolitics around the world; what is expected to happen with interest rate expectations among the major central banks (US Fed, ECB, BoE); how the currency market has moved, particularly the U.S. Dollar; and concerns regarding the health of the emerging global economy. Together, these factors shape how investors view gold as a potential safe-haven asset and therefore affect both the supply and demand for gold.

Gold ETFs In Focus

Gold Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs) have seen great interest as people follow the return on investment associated with investing in physical Gold. Gold ETFs trade on stock exchanges and give investors the opportunity to participate in the price of Gold without having to own Gold physically. The price of Gold ETFs generally reflects the domestic prices of Gold in each country.

Today’s Market Update on Gold Prices by City

Throughout India, the gold price is nearly the same in each major city of India. In Delhi, gold was quoted at approximately ₹140,610 for 10 grams, or among the highest in the country. In Mumbai, gold was quoted close to ₹140,460 for 10 grams, while in Chennai it was trading at around ₹139,650 for 10 grams. In Kolkata, gold was selling at around ₹140,460 per 10 grams and Bengaluru reported gold prices around ₹140,460 for 10 grams. Differences in the price of gold are attributed to local taxes and regional demand conditions.

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