📚 Frequently Asked Questions

The gold rate today refers to the current market price of gold for a specific purity (such as 24K or 22K) and unit (per gram or per ounce). It changes frequently based on international markets, currency fluctuations, and local demand.

Gold prices change due to fluctuations in global demand, central bank policies, inflation, currency strength (especially USD), and geopolitical events. When uncertainty rises, investors often buy gold, pushing prices higher.

24-carat gold is pure gold (99.9%), while 22-carat contains about 91.6% gold mixed with small amounts of other metals for durability. Jewelry is usually made from 22K gold, while 24K is used for investment bars and coins.

It is the current market value of 1 gram of gold. This unit is commonly used in countries like India, UAE, and Pakistan for daily gold rate updates.

One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. International gold markets usually quote prices per troy ounce in USD.

The per-gram rate depends on the international price of gold (XAU/USD), currency exchange rate, local taxes, import duties, and making charges (for jewelry).

Local gold prices depend on import duties, VAT, transportation costs, and currency exchange rates. For example, gold in India may cost more than in Dubai due to higher import taxes.

Typically, countries with minimal import duties and strong local bullion markets (like the UAE and Singapore) have slightly lower gold prices than others.

XAU is the international code for one troy ounce of gold. XAU/USD means the price of gold in U.S. dollars — the global benchmark for trading and investment.

Yes. Gold rates on our website update automatically based on live market data from trusted sources (like Metals-API or LBMA), with minimal delay.

Gold trading happens 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, across different global exchanges — mainly in London, New York, and Hong Kong. The price moves continuously as markets overlap.

Yes, you can subscribe to price alerts via email or Telegram to get instant updates when gold crosses your target price.

You can view daily, monthly, and yearly gold price charts on our Gold Price History page, with data from trusted sources like LBMA.

Gold reached an all-time high above $2,400 per ounce in 2024, driven by inflation fears and global market uncertainty.

While no one can predict precisely, analysts expect gold to remain strong if inflation stays high and interest rates fall.

If you're buying for long-term investment or jewelry, any market dip is a good entry point. Monitor daily rates and compare across dealers.

Physical gold (coins, bars) suits those who want direct ownership. ETFs (like SPDR Gold Shares) are better for easy trading and liquidity.

Jewelry shops add making charges and local taxes to the base gold rate per gram. For selling, they may deduct a small margin for purity testing.

All live gold rates on GoldNP.com are sourced from Metals-API, which provides real-time market prices referenced to international exchanges.

Rates are updated every 60 seconds on average to reflect global price changes.

Yes. Developers can access our GoldNP JSON API endpoint for gold, silver, and other precious metals for custom integrations.