Gold Prices in India Rise Amid Optimism Over US-Iran Tensions

Market Update

On 26 March, gold prices in India traded higher, driven by investor optimism over a possible de-escalation in the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East. This marks the third consecutive day of gains for the yellow metal.

India Bullions Data

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According to India Bullions, the price of 24-carat gold rose to ₹1,44,840/10 gm at 12:38 AM on 26 March, while 22-carat gold traded at ₹132,770/10 gm during the same time. MCX Gold April futures also rose by 3.73% to ₹1,44,100 per 10 grams around 12:37 PM.

Long-Term Performance

Gold prices experienced a strong bull run last year, rising by over 75%, the strongest since 1979. In recent months, gold prices have risen modestly amid strong safe-haven demand and global economic uncertainty.

Regional Prices

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Here are the latest gold prices across major Indian cities on 26 March 2026:

Mumbai

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹144,580/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,532/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,435/10 gm

New Delhi

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹144,330/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,303/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,248/10 gm

Ahmedabad

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹144,770/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,706/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,578/10 gm

Bengaluru

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹144,690/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,633/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,518/10 gm

Kolkata

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹144,380/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,348/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,285/10 gm

Hyderabad

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹144,800/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,733/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,600/10 gm

Chennai

• 24-karat gold rate: ₹145,000/10 gm
• 22-karat gold rate: ₹132,917/10 gm
• 18-karat gold rate: ₹108,750/10 gm