Gold price today: Spot markets and India rates
Introduction — why the gold price today matters
Gold remains a key barometer for investors, central banks and consumers. Tracking the gold price today helps savers, jewellers and portfolio managers assess value, hedge risk and make timely buying or selling decisions. With spot prices testing new highs in recent sessions, small moves around psychologically important levels attract close attention from market participants worldwide.
Main body — current quotes and market snapshot
Spot prices and live charts
Live spot quotes show gold trading close to the $5,000 per ounce threshold. JM Bullion reports a spot price of $4,987.35 per ounce, noting the metal is hovering just below the psychologically important $5,000 mark after repeatedly setting fresh records. Monex data aligns closely, listing gold at $4,987.00 per ounce with a noted intraday gain of +35.00.
Per-gram and per-kilo metrics
Monex provides granular quotes useful for smaller transactions: gold is shown at $160.34 per gram and $160,332.05 per kilogram, with the per-gram level up by +1.13 and the per-kilo figure up by +1,125.25 in the most recent update. These measures help consumers and traders compare international spot values on a comparable basis.
India retail rates
Local consumer prices in India differ from international spot rates due to taxes, duties and local supply. Goodreturns reports, as of 26 January 2026, that the price of gold in India is ₹16,271 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹14,915 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹12,203 per gram for 18 karat gold. These rates provide a reference for jewellery buyers and retail sellers operating in the Indian market.
Conclusion — what readers should watch
In the short term, market participants will be watching whether spot gold can break and sustain levels above $5,000 per ounce — a milestone with psychological significance. Domestic buyers should compare international per-gram quotes with local retail rates, such as those reported in India, to judge competitiveness. As always, readers should consider transaction costs, taxes and their own investment horizon when using the gold price today to inform decisions.
