{"id":24829,"date":"2026-01-29T09:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=24829"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:40:24","slug":"why-gold-prices-hit-180000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gold Prices Hit \u20b91,80,000 \u2013 Key Reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gold prices have recently touched INR 1,80,000, making a lifetime high. It has started gaining the attention of Indian investors as to what could be the possible reasons behind such a drastic increase in the price of Gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s blog post, we will give you an overview of the key reasons behind the rise in the price of Gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/#Gold_Prices_Today\" title=\"Gold Prices Today\">Gold Prices Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/#Why_Gold_Prices_Cross_%E2%82%B9180000\" title=\"Why Gold Prices Cross \u20b91,80,000\">Why Gold Prices Cross \u20b91,80,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/#Performance_of_Gold_Funds\" title=\"Performance of Gold Funds\">Performance of Gold Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/#Effect_of_Increased_Prices\" title=\"Effect of Increased Prices\">Effect of Increased Prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-gold-prices-hit-180000\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gold-prices-today\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold_Prices_Today\"><\/span>Gold Prices Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\">Gold prices<\/a> have recently reached the level of \u20b91,80,000 per 10 grams. The prices have increased because of various factors. Investors are worried about whether to invest now or wait for a correction. However, in the short run, the prices might show some correction because of profit-booking, but in the long run, they will rise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-gold-prices-cross-1-80-000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Gold_Prices_Cross_%E2%82%B9180000\"><\/span>Why Gold Prices Cross \u20b91,80,000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key reason why gold prices have risen and crossed \u20b91,80,000 is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-uncertainty-in-the-global-market\">1. Uncertainty in the Global Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The key reason behind the increase in the price of gold is the global uncertainty. Whenever in the world geopolitical tension rises or the financial conditions become unstable, investors look for a safer investment option, which primarily includes gold. This tends to increase the demand for gold across the world and eventually pushes the prices higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-trade-risk\">2. Trade Risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the world has been slowly entering into a trade war zone, few countries are imposing huge tariffs on other countries. It increases the trade-related risk. Hence, such conditions and trade-related disputes will put countries into financial debt. Due to this, investors are shifting their investments into gold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-import-cost-and-rupee-depreciation\">3. Import Cost and Rupee Depreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India is partially an import-oriented country, and it also imports gold from different countries in order to meet the domestic demand. And when the Indian Rupee is depreciating against the US dollar, the importing cost will rise, which will directly push the domestic price of gold upside down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-increasing-demand\">4. Increasing Demand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Central banks across the world are reducing their dependency on the US dollar, and they are purchasing gold in order to increase their gold reserves. The supply of gold is limited, and this long-term demand is pushing the prices higher. Based on several reports in 2024-2025, major central banks across the world have collectively purchased around 1000 tonnes of gold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-5-lower-interest-rate\">5. Lower Interest Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As central banks across the world are decreasing the interest rates, this makes the bonds and fixed deposit investment options less attractive, and investors move towards gold as it becomes an attractive investment option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-6-market-volatility\">6. Market Volatility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the volatility in the stock market or any economic slowdown, it has been observed that gold has performed exceptionally well. Hence, institutional investors considered gold as an economic insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-of-gold-funds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_of_Gold_Funds\"><\/span>Performance of Gold Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Funds<\/th><th>Net Assets (Cr)<\/th><th>1 Yr Return (%)<\/th><th>3 Yr Return (%)<\/th><th>Expense Ratio (%)<\/th><th>NAV as on 26th Jan 2026<\/th><th>52-Week High NAV<\/th><th>52-Week Low NAV<\/th><th>Exit Load (Period)<\/th><th>Fund Manager (Tenure)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Nippon India ETF Gold BeES<\/td><td>39,901<\/td><td>90.25<\/td><td>37.71<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>149.36<\/td><td>149.36<\/td><td>78.93<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Akshay Udeshi (2.4), Ritesh Patel (3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Gold ETF<\/td><td>18,488<\/td><td>88.65<\/td><td>37.87<\/td><td>0.59<\/td><td>127.38<\/td><td>127.38<\/td><td>67.26<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Vikram Dhawan (3.9)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Prudential Gold Exchange Traded Fund<\/td><td>17,769<\/td><td>90.77<\/td><td>37.37<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><td>58.68<\/td><td>58.68<\/td><td>31.26<\/td><td>1.00 (15)<\/td><td>Himanshu Mange (2.1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SBI Gold ETF<\/td><td>17,401<\/td><td>90.33<\/td><td>37.09<\/td><td>0.7<\/td><td>299.75<\/td><td>299.75<\/td><td>87.46<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Vikram Dhawan (4)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kotak Gold ETF<\/td><td>12,162<\/td><td>90.47<\/td><td>37.27<\/td><td>0.55<\/td><td>46.22<\/td><td>47.13<\/td><td>13.86<\/td><td>1.00 (15)<\/td><td>Jitendra Tolani (1)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Data as of 27th Jan 2026)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-effect-of-increased-prices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effect_of_Increased_Prices\"><\/span>Effect of Increased Prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The increased prices of gold can significantly impact the investors, the economy, and jewellery shop owners in the following manner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-on-investors\">On Investors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold acts as a hedge against inflation, economic uncertainties, and volatility in the stock market.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors who hold gold at a lower price can enjoy capital appreciation as the prices increase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-on-jewellery-shoppers\">On Jewellery Shoppers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to the higher gold prices, price-sensitive buyers tend to avoid purchasing gold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The jewellery shop owners will require more working capital to maintain inventory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-on-economy\">On Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to an increase in gold prices, import costs will rise, which will eventually increase the country&#8217;s trade deficit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because of the higher import of gold, which means more dollars are needed, this can weaken the Indian rupee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-are-gold-prices-rising-in-india\/\">Why Are Gold Prices Rising in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On a concluding note, gold has touched the price of 1,80,000 INR and marks a historic moment for Indian markets. But there are various factors which are pushing the prices higher, such as geopolitical tension, market volatility, weak Indian rupees, etc. Every investor is worried about whether to invest now or wait for a correction. In this case, the correct method is to make strategic allocation based on risk profile, and through SIPs. Short-term corrections are expected due to profit booking, but the overall trend will be on the higher side. But it is always advisable to consult your investment advisor before making any investment decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your investing journey in metals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/etf\">Pocketful<\/a> &#8211; low brokerage, advanced analysis, and powerful charts, all in one app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gold Rate in Top Cities of India<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Silver Rate in Top Cities of India<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/ayodhya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Ayodhya<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/ayodhya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Ayodhya<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/bhubaneswar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/bhubaneswar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Chennai<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Chennai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Coimbatore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Coimbatore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Delhi<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Delhi<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Jaipur<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Jaipur<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Kerala<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Kerala<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/kolkata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/kolkata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/lucknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Lucknow<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/lucknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Lucknow<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Madurai<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Madurai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mangalore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mangalore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mysore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mysore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/nagpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Nagpur<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/nagpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Nagpur<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/nashik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Nashik<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/nashik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Nashik<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/patna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Patna<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/patna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Patna<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Pune<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Pune<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/rajkot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Rajkot<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/rajkot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Rajkot<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Salem<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Salem<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/surat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Surat<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/surat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Surat<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/trichy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Trichy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/trichy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Trichy<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/vadodara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Vadodara<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/vadodara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Vadodara<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/vijayawada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Vijayawada<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/vijayawada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Vijayawada<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/visakhapatnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Visakhapatnam<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/visakhapatnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Visakhapatnam<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Why are Gold prices increasing?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The key reasons for increasing gold prices are increasing geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, stock market volatility, increasing demand for gold, etc.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How can a weak INR impact the gold price?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">A weak INR can significantly rise the gold prices as India primarily imports gold, and weaken rupee will increase the importing cost of gold.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can the gold price fall in the near future?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, gold prices might see some correction in the short-run because of profit booking.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What are best method to invest in gold?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The best method to invest in gold is digital gold, which includes gold mutual funds, gold ETFs, SGBs, etc.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How can I invest in gold ETFs?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">To invest in gold ETFs, one is required to have a demat and trading account, and it can be purchased during market hours on the exchange. One can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/open-demat-account\">open a lifetime free trading and demat account<\/a> with Pocketful, as it also offers free brokerage on delivery trades.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold prices have recently touched INR 1,80,000, making a lifetime high. It has started gaining the attention of Indian investors as to what could be the possible reasons behind such a drastic increase in the price of Gold. 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