Why Does the Gold Rate Change Every Day?
If you check the gold rate in the morning and again in the evening, it is often different. Gold is traded around the world all day, and several things push its price up or down.
1. International gold price
Gold is priced globally in US dollars per troy ounce. When investors worry about inflation, war, or a weak economy, they buy gold and its price rises. When interest rates rise or markets are calm, gold can fall. Indian prices follow this global price closely.
2. The rupee-dollar exchange rate
India imports most of its gold, and pays in dollars. If the rupee weakens against the dollar, gold becomes more expensive in India even when the global price has not changed. If the rupee strengthens, gold becomes cheaper.
3. Import duty and taxes
The government charges customs duty on imported gold, and GST of 3% applies when you buy jewellery. Changes in import duty, usually announced in the Union Budget, can move the gold rate overnight.
4. Local demand
Demand rises during the wedding season and festivals such as Dhanteras, Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya and Sankranti. Higher demand can push local premiums up for a few days.
Why different shops show different rates
Most jewellers follow the live bullion rate, but each sets its own retail rate based on its buying cost and margin. Rates can also be updated at different times of the day. That is why you may see small differences between shops in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other cities.
The rate on our homepage follows the live bullion market and updates every second.
What this means when you buy
- Check the rate on the day you buy, not the day before.
- If you are buying a large piece, ask about booking the rate with an advance. At Sri Darshan Gold, an 80% advance locks the full gold rate; a smaller advance locks the rate for that amount’s worth of gold.
- Compare wastage and making charges too, not just the gold rate. See how jewellery price is calculated.
Questions people ask
What time is the gold rate updated?
Gold trades through the day, so rates can change at any time. Our website follows the live bullion market and updates every second.
Does the gold rate change on Sundays?
International markets are mostly closed at the weekend, so rates usually move less, but jewellers may still revise their retail rate.
Can I lock today’s gold rate?
Many jewellers allow rate booking with an advance. At Sri Darshan Gold, an 80% advance locks the full gold rate.
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