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Gold Price TodayXAU

Today's Price

रू 293,300.00

+3998.32 (+0.60%)today

The benchmark precious metal. Global reserve asset, inflation hedge, and cornerstone of portfolio diversification.

Price HistoryGold (XAU) · NPR

Lastरू 666,386.69+28010.33 (+4.39%) over 1Y

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Price Converter

Convert Gold weight into its current market value.

Weight

Unit

Market Value

रू 249,894.82

रू 249,894.82 per tola (XAU)

≈ 11.66 grams·

Key StatisticsGold (XAU)

52W Highरू 746,353.09

52W Lowरू 519,781.62

Avg Volume2,254,692 oz

Volatility0.4%

Market SentimentBullish

24h Change+0.60%

52W Low52-Week Range52W High

रू 519,781.62रू 666,386.69रू 746,353.09

Today's Market Commentary

Key themes driving precious metals and commodities

Global markets are navigating a complex environment shaped by central bank divergence, geopolitical fragmentation, and the accelerating energy transition. Precious metals continue to benefit from de-dollarization trends as emerging market central banks increase gold reserves. Industrial metals face supply constraints amid surging clean energy demand. Monitor upcoming Fed communications and Chinese economic data releases for near-term directional catalysts.

What Affects Gold Prices?

Understanding the key drivers of gold valuation

Gold prices are influenced by a complex interplay of macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events, and market dynamics. Central bank policy plays a pivotal role — when interest rates fall, gold's opportunity cost decreases, making it more attractive. Inflation expectations drive demand as investors seek to preserve purchasing power. US dollar strength inversely correlates with gold since it's priced in dollars globally. Geopolitical tensions trigger safe-haven flows, while mining supply constraints and ETF investment flows affect physical availability. Understanding these factors helps investors make informed decisions about timing their gold exposure.

Gold Investment Guide

Strategies for incorporating gold into your portfolio

Gold has served as a store of value for over 5,000 years. Modern investors can access gold through physical bullion (bars and coins), gold ETFs (like GLD or IAU), mining stocks (providing leveraged exposure), and futures contracts. Financial advisors typically recommend a 5-15% gold allocation for portfolio diversification. Gold tends to perform best during periods of currency debasement, negative real interest rates, and systemic financial stress. Consider dollar-cost averaging into positions rather than timing the market, and always factor in storage costs and bid-ask spreads when investing in physical gold.

Understanding Gold Purity

24K vs 22K vs 18K — what you need to know

24K Gold (99.9% pure) — Used for investment bars and coins. Too soft for everyday jewelry. Bright yellow color.

22K Gold (91.7% pure) — Standard for high-quality jewelry in South Asia. Mixed with copper/silver for durability. Traditional choice for wedding jewelry.

18K Gold (75% pure) — Popular in Western markets. Excellent balance of purity and durability. Available in yellow, white, and rose variants.

14K Gold (58.3% pure) — Most common for everyday wear jewelry in the US. Highly durable with good color retention.

Historical DataGold (XAU)

Oct 2, 2026+3198.66

Openरू 643,750.30

Closeरू 646,948.96

Highरू 647,908.55

Lowरू 642,790.71

Oct 1, 2026+6602.48

Openरू 637,147.83

Closeरू 643,750.30

Highरू 645,731.04

Lowरू 635,167.08

Sep 30, 2026+5997.87

Openरू 631,149.95

Closeरू 637,147.83

Highरू 638,947.19

Lowरू 629,350.59

Sep 29, 2026+3744.17

Openरू 627,405.79

Closeरू 631,149.95

Highरू 632,273.20

Lowरू 626,282.54

Sep 28, 2026+1695.73

Openरू 625,710.06

Closeरू 627,405.79

Highरू 627,914.50

Lowरू 625,201.34

Sep 27, 2026-538.30

Openरू 626,248.35

Closeरू 625,710.06

Highरू 626,409.84

Lowरू 625,548.57

Sep 26, 2026-3930.21

Openरू 630,178.57

Closeरू 626,248.35

Highरू 631,357.63

Lowरू 625,069.29

Sep 25, 2026-7365.73

Openरू 637,544.30

Closeरू 630,178.57

Highरू 639,754.01

Lowरू 627,968.85

Sep 24, 2026-7642.42

Openरू 645,186.72

Closeरू 637,544.30

Highरू 647,479.44

Lowरू 635,251.57

Sep 23, 2026-2709.76

Openरू 647,896.48

Closeरू 645,186.72

Highरू 648,709.41

Lowरू 644,373.79

Sep 22, 2026+5267.84

Openरू 642,628.64

Closeरू 647,896.48

Highरू 649,476.83

Lowरू 641,048.28

Sep 21, 2026+10759.09

Openरू 631,869.55

Closeरू 642,628.64

Highरू 645,856.36

Lowरू 628,641.82

Sep 20, 2026+9411.67

Openरू 622,457.88

Closeरू 631,869.55

Highरू 634,693.05

Lowरू 619,634.38

Sep 19, 2026+2033.17

Openरू 620,424.72

Closeरू 622,457.88

Highरू 623,067.83

Lowरू 619,814.77

Sep 18, 2026-5978.77

Openरू 626,403.49

Closeरू 620,424.72

Highरू 628,197.12

Lowरू 618,631.09

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Change
Oct 2, 2026	रू 643,750.30	रू 647,908.55	रू 642,790.71	रू 646,948.96	+3198.66
Oct 1, 2026	रू 637,147.83	रू 645,731.04	रू 635,167.08	रू 643,750.30	+6602.48
Sep 30, 2026	रू 631,149.95	रू 638,947.19	रू 629,350.59	रू 637,147.83	+5997.87
Sep 29, 2026	रू 627,405.79	रू 632,273.20	रू 626,282.54	रू 631,149.95	+3744.17
Sep 28, 2026	रू 625,710.06	रू 627,914.50	रू 625,201.34	रू 627,405.79	+1695.73
Sep 27, 2026	रू 626,248.35	रू 626,409.84	रू 625,548.57	रू 625,710.06	-538.30
Sep 26, 2026	रू 630,178.57	रू 631,357.63	रू 625,069.29	रू 626,248.35	-3930.21
Sep 25, 2026	रू 637,544.30	रू 639,754.01	रू 627,968.85	रू 630,178.57	-7365.73
Sep 24, 2026	रू 645,186.72	रू 647,479.44	रू 635,251.57	रू 637,544.30	-7642.42
Sep 23, 2026	रू 647,896.48	रू 648,709.41	रू 644,373.79	रू 645,186.72	-2709.76
Sep 22, 2026	रू 642,628.64	रू 649,476.83	रू 641,048.28	रू 647,896.48	+5267.84
Sep 21, 2026	रू 631,869.55	रू 645,856.36	रू 628,641.82	रू 642,628.64	+10759.09
Sep 20, 2026	रू 622,457.88	रू 634,693.05	रू 619,634.38	रू 631,869.55	+9411.67
Sep 19, 2026	रू 620,424.72	रू 623,067.83	रू 619,814.77	रू 622,457.88	+2033.17
Sep 18, 2026	रू 626,403.49	रू 628,197.12	रू 618,631.09	रू 620,424.72	-5978.77

Showing last 14 trading days. Prices in NPR per oz.