Gold Price Today: Gold prices in India and globally shattered fresh records on January 21, 2026, as escalating U.S. tariff threats tied to the Greenland dispute intensified safe-haven buying. The precious metal’s rally reflected heightened investor caution amid renewed trade-war fears, a depreciating rupee, and persistent central bank accumulation worldwide.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), February gold futures soared as much as 5.16% intraday, peaking at ₹1,58,339 per 10 grams before settling around ₹1,57,591—a robust gain of ₹7,026 or 4.67% from the previous close. This marked a continuation of the momentum that pushed prices past the ₹1.5 lakh threshold earlier in the week. Spot gold rates in major cities climbed sharply, averaging ₹1,55,380 per 10 grams for 24-karat, up approximately ₹4,150 or 2.74% in early trade. In Mumbai, 24-karat gold traded near ₹1,54,800–₹1,55,100 per 10 grams, with similar highs reported in Delhi, Bangalore, and other hubs. The weaker Indian rupee, hovering around ₹91.36–₹91.44 against the dollar, amplified the domestic upside.
Globally, spot gold breached the $4,800 per ounce milestone, climbing over 2% to levels around $4,850–$4,870 per troy ounce, with intraday highs approaching $4,878. This surge was driven by flight-to-quality flows as equity markets wavered and bond yields fluctuated.
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Analysts point to multiple catalysts: renewed U.S.-Europe trade frictions, potential Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations, and strong physical demand in Asia ahead of seasonal buying. Geopolitical uncertainties have reinforced gold’s appeal as a hedge against inflation and currency risks.
Gold Price Today 21 January 2026
| Gold Variant | Today’s Price (per 10 grams) | Previous Close (per 10 grams) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCX Gold (Feb Futures) | ₹1,57,591 | ₹1,50,565 | +4.67% |
| Spot 24K Gold (Avg. Major Cities) | ₹1,55,380 | ₹1,51,230 | +2.74% |
| Mumbai 24K Gold | ₹1,55,100 | ≈₹1,50,950 | +2.75% (approx.) |
Looking ahead, market participants will watch U.S. policy developments, rupee movements, and global risk sentiment closely, as these factors could sustain or temper the current bullish trajectory in gold.
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Yogesh Kolhe is a market and business news author with a focus on the automobile sector and gold and silver price movements, offering readers practical insights into industry and market trends.
