Gold Price Today (Jan 14, 2026): 24K Gold Hits Record ₹14,362/Gram on Makar Sankranti

If you were planning to pick up some jewellery for Makar Sankranti today, your timing might be a little expensive. As of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, gold prices in India have hit a staggering new record.

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The thing is, we’ve seen a massive 3% jump in just the last few days. Or nothing. Let’s be real, the “yellow metal” is behaving like a safe-haven asset again because things are looking pretty messy on the global stage. Those too.

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The “Gold Rush” Log: Field Notes

It’s an ongoing situation where the price per gram is climbing faster than most people’s New Year’s resolutions.

• The Record Breaker: 24K gold is now sitting at ₹14,362 per gram. The thing is, just last Friday, it was significantly lower. And then there’s the Makar Sankranti demand—weddings and festivals are keeping the local jewellers busy despite the eye-watering tags.

• The “Venezuela Factor”: Why the sudden spike? The thing is, the US-Venezuela conflict (codenamed “Absolute Resolve”) has investors spooked. When there’s a military raid capturing a president, people stop buying stocks and start buying gold. And here’s the kicker—silver is following suit, jumping over 4% in a single morning

• Global Sentiment: It’s not just a local trend. The thing is, Goldman Sachs reported that 70% of institutional investors expect gold to keep rising this year. It’s an ongoing situation where the “safe haven” is the only place people want to park their cash right now.

• City Shifts: Delhi is currently the most expensive major city for 24K gold at ₹14,377 per 10 grams. The thing is, Mumbai and Bangalore are slightly “cheaper” but still hovering near all-time peaks.

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Gold Price Tracker: January 14, 2026

And Here’s the Kicker…

If you think gold is high, look at silver. It just hit a lifetime high of ₹2,87,990 per kg in Chennai. The thing is, industrial demand for silver in 2026 is projected to outpace supply, so that record might not last through the week. And then there’s the talk of mandatory silver hallmarking coming later this year—that’s going to change the game for retail buyers.

It’s an ongoing situation where “buying the dip” feels like a distant memory. If the US-Venezuela situation escalates further, experts are eyeing a target of ₹1.5 lakh for 24K gold by February.

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