
SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India have surged to a record high of Rs 1,38,200 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold on 22 December 2025, driven by global bullish trends and festive-season demand. ClearTax reported the peak in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai, with 22-carat gold touching Rs 1,22,363 per 10 grams amid a Rs 1,090 daily rise. GoodReturns confirmed similar levels at Rs 1,34,170 per 10 grams for 24-carat earlier in the day, reflecting volatility from international spot rates nearing 4,460 dollars per ounce.
The rally stems from geopolitical tensions, US Federal Reserve rate signals, and rupee depreciation, pushing domestic prices up 10 per cent monthly, per GoldInForma trends. Investors flocked to gold as a haven amid equity dips, with jewellers noting panic buying ahead of year-end weddings. Perplexity Finance quoted gold futures at 4,459.8 dollars, up 1.65 per cent, amplifying local gains.
Delhi saw 24-carat at Rs 1,38,179 per 10 grams on December 15, climbing further, while Mon rates held at Rs 1,34,950 per 10 grams per Candere. ClearTax tracked a Rs 2,873 weekly uptick from Rs 1,33,442, excluding GST and TCS.






