Gold rates in India remained under heavy pressure at the start of the new week in March 2026, extending the losing streak into a fourth straight week.
In the latest session, 24K gold dropped to Rs 13,565 per gram, down Rs 1,032 in a single day. The fall was equally sharp in bulk terms, with 100 grams of 24K gold slipping to Rs 13,56,500 from Rs 14,59,700, marking a steep one-day decline of Rs 1,03,200.
Drop of Over Rs 1 Lakh in Gold Rate in Just a Single Day; Slipped To Lowest Since January
Even with that temporary pause, gold has now extended its decline for a ninth straight session and slipped to its lowest level since early January. The broader mood in bullion remains cautious as the Middle East conflict continues to fuel concerns around inflation, energy prices, interest rate expectations and currency pressure.
Gold Rate in India: Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices Per Gram Amid US-Iran Tensions
24 Karat Gold Rate Today in India
In the domestic retail market, as per latest trading, the price of 1 gram of 24K gold in India stood at Rs 13,565, down Rs 1,032 from Rs 14,597. 8 grams was priced at Rs 1,08,520, compared with Rs 1,16,776 yesterday, showing a decline of Rs 8,256.
The widely tracked 10-gram rate of 24K gold fell to Rs 1,35,650 from Rs 1,45,970, a sharp drop of Rs 10,320 in just one day. For bulk buyers, 100 grams of 24K gold came in at Rs 13,56,500, down heavily by Rs 1,03,200 from Rs 14,59,700.
22K Gold Rate Today in India
At the time of writing, the price of 1 gram of 22K gold was Rs 12,435, down Rs 945 from Rs 13,380. For 8 grams, the rate stood at Rs 99,480, compared with Rs 1,07,040 in the previous session, marking a fall of Rs 7,560.
The standard 10-gram 22K gold rate dropped to Rs 1,24,350 from Rs 1,33,800, reflecting a one-day decline of Rs 9,450. Meanwhile, 100 grams was priced at Rs 12,43,500, sharply lower by Rs 94,500 from Rs 13,38,000.
18K Gold Rate Today in India
The rate for 1 gram of 18K gold stood at Rs 10,174, down Rs 774 from Rs 10,948 a session earlier. For 8 grams, the price came to Rs 81,392, compared with Rs 87,584 yesterday, a decline of Rs 6,192.
The price of 10 grams of 18K gold was Rs 1,01,740, lower by Rs 7,740 from Rs 1,09,480. At the higher end, 100 grams of 18K gold was valued at Rs 10,17,400, down Rs 77,400 from Rs 10,94,800.
Latest Spot Prices After Trump’s 5-Day War Break Post
In the international market, gold pared losses to trade above $4,480 per ounce on Monday after US President Donald Trump postponed planned strikes on Iran for five days, saying there had been “productive conversations” with Tehran. Iran, however, denied that any direct or indirect talks had taken place, keeping geopolitical uncertainty alive.
Latest MCX Gold Price
Gold futures on MCX recovered from the day’s lower levels and limited their losses to around 4% after US President Donald Trump held off strikes on Iran. However, the recovery remained capped after Iran denied the claims. The MCX Gold 2 April 2026 contract traded at Rs 1,37,712 per 10 grams, down Rs 6,780 or 4.69% as of 10 pm.
Will Gold Price Today Continue Falling or Recover? Check Gold Rate Prediction
“Gold and Silver prices already started trading below its 50 and 100-DEMA levels. Next support would be at 200-DEMA level placed at 129,270 and 195,700 respectively for Gold and Silver. Breakout of this level will accelerate downside momentum in Bullion,” said Aamir Makda, Commodity & Currency Analyst at Choice Broking.