📊 100 Years of Indian Gold Price History (1925–2024)
🔑 Key Takeaways
In 1925, gold was just ₹18.75 per 10g.
By 1947 (Independence), it rose to ₹88.62.
The 1970s oil shocks pushed gold from ₹184.5 (1970) to ₹540 (1975).
In the 1980s–90s, gold stabilized around ₹1,300–₹3,200.
The 2000s boom saw prices jump from ₹4,400 (2000) to ₹18,500 (2010).
In 2020 (COVID era), gold hit ₹48,651, reflecting safe‑haven demand.
By 2024, gold reached ₹77,913, its highest in the century.
🌍✨ Big Picture
Gold in India rose from ₹18.75 (1925) to ₹77,913 (2024) — a 4,000x increase.
In USD terms, gold moved from $20.75/oz (1925) to $2,070/oz (2024).
The India vs USD comparison shows how currency depreciation (INR vs USD) amplified local gold prices.
Major spikes align with wars, oil shocks, financial crises, and pandemics.
Gold remains both a global safe‑haven asset and a cultural wealth anchor in India.
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Gold Price History: India (INR) vs USD (1925–2024)
Approximate Price Comparison Across 100 Years