After remaining steady for a day, gold prices fell by ₹320 per sovereignon December 9, bringing the rate down to ₹96,000 per sovereign (8g) and ₹12,000 per gram a decline of ₹40 per gram.
On December 8, the metal was priced at ₹96,320 per sovereign and ₹12,040 per gram.
The month has seen sharp fluctuations. On November 29, gold touched ₹95,840 per sovereign, the highest in November, even as rates briefly slipped below ₹90,000 per sovereign. Earlier, on October 17, gold had surged to this year’s peak of ₹97,600 per sovereign, before dropping to ₹88,600 per sovereign on October 28.
According to market analysts, the current rally is supported by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and increased safe-haven buying. They believe gold could climb back to record highs if global economic uncertainties persist.
Since January 1, when gold was priced at ₹57,200 per sovereign, the metal has risen to ₹96,000 per sovereign, marking a massive increase of ₹38,800 about 67.8%.
Meanwhile, silver prices inched up by ₹1, now standing at ₹199 per gram (₹1,99,000 per kg).
Gold Price (22K) – Last 5 Days
Dec 8, 2025: ₹96,320 per sovereign | ₹12,040 per gram Dec 6, 2025: ₹96,320 per sovereign | ₹12,040 per gram Dec 5, 2025: ₹96,000 per sovereign | ₹12,000 per gram Dec 4, 2025: ₹96,160 per sovereign | ₹12,020 per gram Dec 3, 2025: ₹96,480 per sovereign | ₹12,020 per gram
Silver Price – Last 5 Days
Dec 8, 2025: ₹198 per gram Dec 6, 2025: ₹199 per gram Dec 5, 2025: ₹196 per gram Dec 4, 2025: ₹200 per gram Dec 3, 2025: ₹201 per gram
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Gold prices remain unchanged today (December 8), providing stability for consumers amidst fluctuating international trends. As of today, the price of 22-karat gold stands at ₹12,040 per gram, while 1 sovereign (8 grams) is priced at ₹96,320.
Last week, gold prices witnessed a sharp rise due to global market movement. However, the current slowdown in the international market has resulted in no change in domestic gold rates today. This stability in prices comes as welcome news, especially during the auspicious Subhamuhurtha month, when jewelry purchases traditionally increase.
With many families planning weddings and auspicious events this season, the steady gold price has brought significant relief and confidence to buyers who were worried about continuous price hikes.
Gold traders expect the prices to remain largely stable over the next few days unless there is a sudden shift in global economic conditions.
