in India traded higher on Thursday, 26 March as investors grew optimistic about a possible de-escalation in the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East. With the latest rise, the yellow metal has extended gains to a third straight session.
On Thursday, 26 March, MCX Gold April futures rose by 3.73% at ₹1,44,100 per 10 grams around 12:37 PM.
According to India Bullions data, the price of 24-carat gold was ₹1,44,840/10 gm at 12:38 AM on 26 March, and 22-carat gold was trading at ₹132,770/10 gm during the same time.
How much did gold prices appreciate over the years?
Notably, gold prices last year experienced their strongest bull run since 1979, rising by over 75%. In recent months, prices have risen modestly amid strong safe-haven demand and global economic uncertainty.
In India, the yellow metal climbed from ₹135,257 in early January to ₹157,480 in early March, marking an appreciation of around 16%. Currently, it is trading below those recent highs as investors book profits.
However, gold remains elevated overall, supported by persistent geopolitical uncertainties and steady demand for safe-haven assets among investors.
Gold in the retail market is typically sold in 24-karat, 22-karat, and 18-karat purity. While 24K gold is considered the purest form, 22K gold is commonly used for jewellery as it’s more solid. Here’s a look at the latest gold prices across major Indian cities on 26 March 2026.
Gold Prices in Mumbai — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹144,580/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹132,532/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in Mumbai — ₹108,435/10 gm
Gold Prices in New Delhi — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹144,330/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹132,303/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in New Delhi — ₹108,248/10 gm
Gold Prices in Ahmedabad — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹144,770/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹132,706/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in Ahmedabad — ₹108,578/10 gm
Gold Prices in Bengaluru — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹144,690/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹132,633/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in Bengaluru — ₹108,518/10 gm
Gold Prices in Kolkata — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹144,380/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹132,348/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in Kolkata — ₹108,285/10 gm
Gold Prices in Hyderabad — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹144,800/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹132,733/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in Hyderabad — ₹108,600/10 gm
Gold Prices in Chennai — 26 March
24 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹145,000/10 gm.
22 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹132,917/10 gm.
18 karat gold rate in Chennai — ₹108,750/10 gm
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