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Gold Prices Rise Today: Check 24K And 22K Gold Rates In Your City On January 13
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Gold and silver prices in India stayed steady on January 13 amid US-India trade deal hopes, with Mumbai 24K gold at Rs 1,42,160 per 10 grams and silver futures up 0.25 percent.
Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 13.
Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 13: Gold and silver prices in India are marginally up on Tuesday despite rising fresh hopes on the US-India trade deal after the new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday shared an update on the progress. In Mumbai, 24K gold price stood at Rs 1,42,160 per 10 grams, while for 22K, the price remained at Rs 1,30,310 per 10 grams.
On Multi-commodity exchange (MCX), gold futures with expiry in February traded in red at Rs 1,41,825 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver futures with expiry in March inched up 0.25 per cent to Rs 2,69,648 per kg.
At the international spot market, gold and silver jumped over 7 per cent to touch a new record. Gold surged almost 2 per cent to slightly shy off $4,600 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver surged 7.21 per cent to touch a new record of $85 per ounce.
What Is The Price Of 22kt, 24kt Gold Rates Today In India Across Key Cities On January 13?
| City | 22K Gold (per 10gm) | 24K Gold (per 10gm) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Rs 1,27,860 | Rs 1,39,470 |
| Jaipur | Rs 1,27,860 | Rs 1,39,470 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs 1,27,760 | Rs 1,39,370 |
| Pune | Rs 1,27,710 | Rs 1,39,320 |
| Mumbai | Rs 1,30,310 | Rs 1,42,160 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 1,30,310 | Rs 1,42,160 |
| Chennai | Rs 1,30,310 | Rs 1,42,160 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 1,30,310 | Rs 1,42,160 |
| Kolkata | Rs 1,30,310 | Rs 1,42,160 |
Indian dealers this week charged a premium of up to $6 per ounce over official domestic prices, inclusive of 6% import and 3% sales levies, below last week’s premium of up to $15. Domestic gold prices were trading around 138,000 rupees per 10 grams on the day, not far from the record high Rs 1,40,465.
Jewellers were reporting very thin footfall and only marginal demand for coins and bars, said a Mumbai-based bullion dealer with a private bank.
In top consumer China, bullion traded at premiums as high as $21 an ounce above the global benchmark spot price this week. That compares with premiums of $3 an ounce charged last week.
Strong demand for safe-haven assets, US interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar drove global gold prices up 67% so far this year and saw them hitting a record high of $4,549.7 per troy ounce on December 26.
Indian domestic gold prices climbed 77% this year, outpacing the Nifty 50 index’s 9.7% gain, aided by a 5% fall in the rupee against the dollar.
What Factors Affect Gold Prices In India?
International market rates, import duties, taxes, and fluctuations in exchange rates primarily influence gold prices in India. Together, these factors determine the daily gold rates across the country.
In India, gold is deeply cultural and financial. It is a preferred investment option and is key to celebrations, particularly weddings and festivals.
With constantly changing market conditions, investors and traders monitor fluctuations closely. Staying updated is crucial for effectively navigating dynamic trends.
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High-Skilled Immigration: US tightens screws on high-skilled immigration: Denial rates surge across key visa categories – The Times of India
For Indian tech and medical professionals, researchers and even global achievers eyeing to work in the US, the path is becoming increasingly uncertain. New data shows that even the most elite immigration routes, once seen as relatively stable, are now facing sharply higher rejection rates, signalling a broader tightening of legal migration pathways.The US has significantly increased denial rates for high-skilled immigration categories in fiscal 2025 (year ending Sept 30, 2025), reflecting a policy-driven shift to restrict legal migration even for highly qualified professionals according to a new analysis by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP).“The latest data show that Trump administration officials intend to make it difficult for even the most highly skilled individuals from around the world to work in the US,” said Stuart Anderson, executive director of NFAP.A change of this magnitude indicates a crackdown on approvals, the analysis noted, pointing to a sharp rise in rejection rates despite no formal regulatory changes.
Green card routes for top talent see sharpest rise
The steepest increases are in employment-based green card categories used by highly accomplished professionals. The increase in denials occurred within a single year, despite no new regulations indicating a shift in adjudication standards.
- EB-1 (extraordinary ability): Denial rates nearly doubled from 25.6% in Q4 FY2024 to 46.6% in Q4 FY2025
- EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW): Denials rose from 38.8% in Q4 FY2024 to 64.3% in Q4 FY2025
Over a longer period, the trend is even sharper: NIW denial rates rose from 4.3% in FY2022 to 44.8% in FY2025, states the report.
Temporary work visas also tightening
Denial rates have also increased across key temporary work visa categories, particularly toward the end of FY2025:
- O-1 visas: Denial rates rose from 5.0% in Q4 FY2024 to 7.3% in Q4 FY2025 . These visas are meant for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields such as science, technology, arts, education, business or sports. It is typically used by top researchers, startup founders, artists and senior professionals with a strong record of achievement.
- L-1A visas: Denial rates increased from 8.0% in Q4 FY2024 to 9.6% in Q4 FY2025. These visas are used by multinational companies to transfer senior executives or managers from an overseas office to a US office. It is a key route for leadership mobility within global firms.
- L-1B visas: Denial rates rose from 8.1% in Q4 FY2024 to 9.2% in Q4 FY2025. These visas are also for intracompany transfers, but specifically for employees with specialised knowledge and are often used for technical experts and niche-skilled staff.
H-1B remains stable—but pressure persists
The H-1B visa, widely used by Indian IT professionals, has not seen a comparable increase in denial rates, the denial rates remained stable at around 2.0%–2.1% in FY2025. This is attributed to a 2020 legal settlement, which limits changes to adjudication standards without formal rulemaking.However, policy pressure continues through other measures. President Trump has signed an executive order mandating a $100,000 fee to petition for an H‑1B worker outside the US. Further, selection in the lottery for H-1B cap visas is linked to wages and there is a proposal to increase wages across all levels.
Backlogs and delays worsen the squeeze
For the Indian diaspora, these statistics are worrying. Between Q4 FY2024 and Q4 FY2025, backlogs rose across key immigration filings. Pending I-129 petitions—used by employers to sponsor non-immigrant workers such as H-1B, L-1 and O-1 visa holders — increased by more than 54,000. The backlog for I-140 petitions, which are employer-sponsored applications for employment-based green cards, rose by 58,400.At the final stage, delays also deepened: the backlog for I-485 applications—filed by individuals to adjust status to permanent residence (green card) within the US—continued to grow.
Bottom line
The data signals a clear shift: legal immigration pathways are narrowing over FY2025, particularly in the latter half of the fiscal year, driven by stricter adjudication rather than new laws.
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