Gold prices in India rose on Monday, based on FXStreet data. Gold was priced at INR 15,084.29 per gram, up from INR 14,895.78 on Friday. <\/p>\n
Gold increased to INR 175,940.20 per tola from INR 173,741.40 per tola. Other listed prices were INR 150,842.90 for 10 grams and INR 469,174.20 per troy ounce. <\/p>\n
FXStreet derives Indian gold prices by converting international prices using the USD\/INR rate and local units. The figures are updated daily at publication time and are for reference, as local rates may vary slightly. <\/p>\n
Central banks are the largest holders of gold reserves. They added 1,136 tonnes of gold worth around $70 billion in 2022, according to the World Gold Council, the highest annual total since records began. <\/p>\n
Gold often moves in the opposite direction to the US Dollar and US Treasuries. Its price can also shift with geopolitical tension, recession fears, interest rates, and changes in the dollar price of XAU\/USD. <\/p>\n
Gold is being viewed as a key safe-haven asset in these turbulent times, and its price movement reflects this. As a non-yielding asset, gold becomes more attractive when we anticipate lower interest rates. The current price action suggests that the market is positioning for a more accommodative monetary policy from the Federal Reserve later this year. <\/p>\n
We should remember the high interest rates that defined monetary policy throughout 2025, which were a response to inflation that remained stubbornly above target. As of late January 2026, U.S. inflation is hovering just under 3%, making the Fed\u2019s next move on rates the most critical factor for the market. Derivative traders are therefore watching for any signals of rate cuts, which would likely weaken the dollar and push gold higher. <\/p>\n
Another significant supporting factor has been the consistent purchasing by central banks. Following the record-breaking acquisitions we saw in 2022 and 2023, data from the World Gold Council confirmed central banks added over 800 tonnes to their reserves in 2025. This sustained demand, particularly from emerging economies, has created a strong floor under the gold price and limited any significant downside. <\/p>\n
The inverse relationship between gold and the US Dollar remains a crucial dynamic for traders. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has shown signs of softening since the start of this year after its strong performance for most of 2025. A continued decline in the dollar, driven by expectations of Fed rate cuts, would provide a powerful tailwind for gold prices. <\/p>\n
Geopolitical instability also continues to play a role, making gold\u2019s safe-haven status highly relevant. Lingering global tensions and uncertainty about economic growth are encouraging a flight to safety, a pattern we have seen repeatedly over the past few years. This risk-off sentiment in the broader markets tends to benefit gold at the expense of equities. <\/p>\n
Given these converging factors, derivative traders should consider strategies that benefit from potential upward price movement and increased volatility. Buying call options or establishing bull call spreads could offer a way to gain long exposure with a defined risk. Selling out-of-the-money put options is another strategy for those who believe the strong support from central bank buying will hold.<\/p>\n
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