Fall in gold prices, is this the right time to buy?

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Gold Rate Today: A slight fall was recorded in gold prices on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 24 karat and 22 karat gold in both senses up to Rs 100 There has been a decrease. In major cities of the country 24 carat gold Rs 78,800 per 10 grams And 22 carat gold Rs 72,300 per 10 grams But is doing business.

Is this decline a good opportunity to invest, or may prices go down further after the Budget? Come, know the expert opinion regarding gold price and investment in different cities.

Silver prices also fell

  • Current price of silver: ₹91,400 per kg.
  • Previous Quote: ₹91,500 per kg.
  • Decline: ₹100.

Gold prices across the country (7 January 2025)

City 22 carat (₹/10 grams) 24 carat (₹/10 grams)
Delhi ₹72,290 ₹78,850
Mumbai ₹72,140 ₹78,700
Chennai ₹72,140 ₹78,700
Kolkata ₹72,140 ₹78,700
Bhopal ₹72,190 ₹78,750
Ahmedabad ₹72,190 ₹78,750
Jaipur ₹72,290 ₹78,850
Hyderabad ₹72,140 ₹78,700
Lucknow ₹72,290 ₹78,850
Patna ₹72,190 ₹78,750
Visakhapatnam ₹72,140 ₹78,700

How is the price of gold determined in India?

Gold price in India depends on many global and local factors:

  1. International market:
    • Global economic situation.
    • Tension and political instability between countries.
  2. Dollar-Rupee Exchange Rate:
    • Gold can become expensive if the dollar strengthens.
  3. demand and supply:
    • Prices rise when demand for gold increases during weddings and festivals.
  4. Import duties and taxes:
    • India is the largest importer of gold. Import duties and taxes have a big impact on prices here.

What is the right time to invest?

The fall in the price of gold can make it a good opportunity for investment.

  • Short-Term Investors: Prices are likely to fall further after the upcoming budget, so wait a bit.
  • Long-Term Investor: It would be better to invest at current prices as gold has long-term stability.
  • Experts believe that due to global uncertainties, gold prices may increase in the long run.