Gold Rate increased nearly Rs 10,000 in last 48 hours
Gold Rate: The gold market is currently witnessing a historic and highly volatile surge. As of today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the market is reacting to massive global shifts, including the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and heightened geopolitical tensions.
Current Gold Rates (January 28, 2026):
While prices fluctuate slightly by city due to local taxes, the national average has seen a staggering jump:
24-Karat Gold (99.9% Purity): Prices have surged to approximately Rs 1,65,170 per 10 grams, marking an increase of over Rs 3,200 in a single day.
22-Karat Gold (91.6% Purity): Now trading around Rs 1,51,400 per 10 grams, up by nearly Rs 3,000.
18-Karat Gold: Priced at approximately Rs 1,23,880 per 10 grams.
The 2-Day Surge: Gold has jumped by nearly Rs 10,000 in just 48 hours, rising from the Rs 1,54,000 range on January 23rd.
Price Comparison Table (24K Gold per 10g)(Date, Price, Change):
Jan 23, 2026 – Rs 1,54,310 – Base level
Jan 27, 2026 (Tuesday)- Rs 1,63,827 + Rs 4,926 (Single day)
Jan 28, 2026 (Today)- Rs 1,65,170 + Rs 1,343 (Daily increase)
Total 5-Day Rise – Rs 10,860.
Silver’s Explosive Growth: Silver has mirrored this “fear gauge” rally even more aggressively, surging by over Rs 28,000 per kg in a single session to hit a historic peak of approximately Rs 3,63,333 – Rs 3,75,000 per kg.
In the international market, spot gold has officially crossed the $5,200 per ounce mark for the first time, driven by a weakening US Dollar and global uncertainty. And a weakening Indian Rupee has made gold imports significantly more expensive, adding to the local price hike.
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