Access real-time Mumbai Gold (XAU-MUMB) prices using this API
Access Real-Time Mumbai Gold (XAU-MUMB) Prices Using This API
The world of precious metals trading is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by digital innovation and data analytics. One of the most exciting developments in this space is the ability to access real-time gold prices, specifically for the Mumbai market, through the Metals-API. This API provides developers with the tools necessary to integrate live gold price data into their applications, enabling them to make informed trading decisions and gain insights into market trends.
Metals-API Information
About Gold (XAU)
Gold, represented by the symbol XAU, has long been a cornerstone of financial markets, serving as a safe haven asset and a hedge against inflation. The digital transformation in precious metals trading has opened new avenues for investors and traders alike. With the integration of technology, data analytics, and innovative price discovery methods, the landscape of gold trading is evolving rapidly.
Data analytics plays a crucial role in understanding market dynamics. By leveraging real-time data, traders can analyze price movements, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. The Metals-API empowers developers to harness this potential, providing access to a wealth of information that can be utilized for market insights and trading strategies.
Moreover, the integration of technology in trading platforms allows for seamless transactions and improved user experiences. Developers can create applications that not only display real-time gold prices but also offer features such as alerts for price fluctuations, historical data analysis, and predictive analytics based on market trends.
Innovation in price discovery is another significant aspect of the gold market. With the Metals-API, developers can access various endpoints that provide comprehensive data on gold prices, including the latest rates, historical trends, and even bid and ask prices. This level of detail enables traders to make informed decisions based on accurate and timely information.
As digital asset solutions continue to gain traction, the Metals-API stands out as a powerful tool for developers looking to create next-generation applications in the precious metals space. By providing real-time data and advanced analytics, this API empowers users to navigate the complexities of the gold market with confidence.
API Description
The Metals-API is designed to provide developers with access to real-time and historical data for various metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This API is particularly valuable for those looking to build applications that require accurate and up-to-date pricing information.
One of the key features of the Metals-API is its ability to deliver real-time exchange rate data. Depending on your subscription plan, the API's latest rates endpoint can return data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This ensures that users have access to the most current pricing information, which is critical for making timely trading decisions.
In addition to real-time rates, the Metals-API offers a historical rates endpoint, allowing users to access data dating back to 2019. This feature is invaluable for traders looking to analyze past performance and identify trends over time. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical rates for any metal, enabling comprehensive analysis and reporting.
The bid and ask endpoint is another powerful feature of the Metals-API. This endpoint provides real-time bid and ask prices, allowing traders to understand the current market sentiment and make informed decisions based on the spread between these prices. This information is crucial for executing trades at optimal prices.
For those interested in currency conversion, the Metals-API includes a dedicated convert endpoint. This feature allows users to convert any amount from one currency to another, facilitating transactions in different currencies and enhancing the flexibility of trading operations.
The time-series endpoint is particularly useful for developers looking to analyze trends over specific periods. By querying the API for daily historical rates between two chosen dates, users can gain insights into price movements and fluctuations, aiding in strategic decision-making.
Furthermore, the fluctuation endpoint provides valuable information about how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature allows traders to track changes in prices over time and adjust their strategies accordingly.
For those interested in gold rates by carat, the Metals-API offers a dedicated carat endpoint. This feature enables users to retrieve information about gold prices based on carat weight, providing additional granularity for traders focused on specific gold products.
The lowest/highest price endpoint allows users to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of metals over a specified period. This information is essential for identifying market extremes and making informed trading decisions.
Additionally, the open/high/low/close (OHLC) price endpoint provides comprehensive data on the opening, high, low, and closing prices for a specific time period. This data is crucial for technical analysis and understanding market trends.
For developers looking to access historical LME rates, the Metals-API provides an endpoint that allows users to retrieve historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008. This feature is particularly valuable for those analyzing long-term trends in the metals market.
Authentication is straightforward with the Metals-API, as users are required to pass their unique API key into the access_key parameter of the API base URL. This ensures secure access to the API's features and data.
All exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are relative to USD by default, providing a consistent reference point for users. The API also includes a supported symbols endpoint, which returns a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring that developers have access to the latest information.
For those interested in the latest news related to various metals, the Metals-API includes a news endpoint that allows users to retrieve current articles and updates, keeping them informed about market developments.
Key Features and Endpoints
The Metals-API offers a range of features and endpoints that cater to the diverse needs of developers and traders. Here are some of the key features:
Latest Rates Endpoint
The latest rates endpoint provides real-time exchange rates for all available metals. This endpoint is essential for traders who need up-to-the-minute pricing information. The response includes a timestamp, base currency, date, and rates for various metals.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755928833,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-23",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912,
"XPD": 0.000744,
"XCU": 0.294118,
"XAL": 0.434783,
"XNI": 0.142857,
"XZN": 0.344828
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}Historical Rates Endpoint
Accessing historical exchange rates is crucial for analyzing market trends. The historical rates endpoint allows users to retrieve rates for any date since 1999. This feature is particularly useful for traders looking to backtest strategies or analyze long-term price movements.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755842433,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-22",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}Time-Series Endpoint
The time-series endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This feature is invaluable for traders looking to analyze trends over specific periods.
{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-16",
"end_date": "2025-08-23",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-08-16": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-08-18": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-08-23": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}Convert Endpoint
The convert endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This feature enhances the flexibility of trading operations, enabling users to perform transactions in different currencies.
{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1755928833,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}Fluctuation Endpoint
The fluctuation endpoint provides information about how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature allows traders to track changes in prices over time and adjust their strategies accordingly.
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-16",
"end_date": "2025-08-23",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"start_rate": 0.000485,
"end_rate": 0.000482,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.62
},
"XAG": {
"start_rate": 0.03825,
"end_rate": 0.03815,
"change": -0.0001,
"change_pct": -0.26
},
"XPT": {
"start_rate": 0.000915,
"end_rate": 0.000912,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.33
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Price Endpoint
The OHLC price endpoint provides comprehensive data on the opening, high, low, and closing prices for a specific time period. This data is crucial for technical analysis and understanding market trends.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755928833,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-23",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"open": 0.000485,
"high": 0.000487,
"low": 0.000481,
"close": 0.000482
},
"XAG": {
"open": 0.03825,
"high": 0.0383,
"low": 0.0381,
"close": 0.03815
},
"XPT": {
"open": 0.000915,
"high": 0.000918,
"low": 0.00091,
"close": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}Bid/Ask Endpoint
The bid/ask endpoint provides current bid and ask prices for metals. This information is essential for executing trades at optimal prices and understanding market sentiment.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755928833,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-23",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
},
"XAG": {
"bid": 0.0381,
"ask": 0.0382,
"spread": 0.0001
},
"XPT": {
"bid": 0.000911,
"ask": 0.000913,
"spread": 2.0e-6
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}Conclusion
In conclusion, the Metals-API offers a comprehensive suite of features and endpoints that empower developers to access real-time gold prices and other metal data. By leveraging this API, traders can gain valuable insights into market trends, execute informed trading strategies, and enhance their applications with real-time data.
The integration of technology in precious metals trading is transforming the landscape, and the Metals-API stands at the forefront of this revolution. With its robust capabilities, developers can create innovative applications that cater to the evolving needs of traders and investors.
For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, visit the Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a complete list of available metals. The future of precious metals trading is here, and the Metals-API is your gateway to accessing real-time data and insights.