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Gold Price Today [3 March, 2026]: Gold Hits Record High of $5,417 on Middle East Conflict; Domestic Rates Near ₹1.71 Lakh/10g | Check City-Wise Rates

Gold Price Today, 3 March 2026: Gold surges to all-time high of $5,417/oz as Middle East tensions escalate. Domestic 24K gold trades at ₹1.70-1.71 lakh/10g. Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more. 3% GST applicable.

Published by Prakriti Parul

Gold Price Today, 3 March 2026: As the Middle East's intensifying war fuels tremendous safe-haven buying, gold prices have risen to all-time highs on global markets, reaching an unprecedented $5,417 per ounce. In many Indian cities, domestic rates have followed suit, trading close to ₹1.71 lakh for 10 gms.

International Gold Price (Spot Market)

Due to increased central bank demand and regional volatility, global gold markets have reached unprecedented heights, with prices hitting new records.

Metric Value
Spot Gold $5,387.10 per ounce
Intraday High $5,417.34 (Record High)
24-Hour Change +1.76% to +2.5%
Market Sentiment Fresh record highs driven by geopolitical risk


Key International Drivers:

  • Middle East Conflict: Increasing regional unrest has led to hitherto unheard-of safe-haven migrations.
  • Central Bank Demand: Global central banks' ongoing accumulation is supplying structural support.
  • Technical Momentum: Record highs are attracting follow-through buying from momentum traders.

Domestic Gold Price (India)

Indian gold prices have mimicked the global surge, with 24K gold trading from ₹1.66 lakh to ₹1.73 lakh per 10 gms depending on the city and supplier. Rates have fallen slightly from yesterday's highs, but they remain close to historic levels.

Purity Price Range (per 10g) Price Range (per gram)
24K Gold (99.9% Pure) ₹1,66,469 – ₹1,73,090 ₹16,646 – ₹17,323
22K Gold (Jewellery Gold) ₹1,52,486 – ₹1,58,660 ₹15,248 – ₹15,866


Note: All physical gold purchases in India are subject to an additional 3% GST over these base rates.

Today 24 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in Delhi (INR)

Gram Today
1 ₹17,066
8 ₹1,36,528
10 ₹1,70,660
100 ₹17,06,600


Today 22 Carat Gold Price Per Gram in Delhi (INR)

Gram Today
1 ₹15,645
8 ₹1,25,160
10 ₹1,56,450
100 ₹15,64,500


Today 18 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in Delhi (INR)

Gram Today
1 ₹12,800 (approx.)
8 ₹1,02,400
10 ₹1,28,000
100 ₹12,80,000


City-Wise Gold Rates (per 10 Grams) – 3 March 2026

Gold prices fluctuate slightly throughout major Indian cities due to municipal taxes, transportation expenses, and regional demand trends. Chennai continues to command a slight premium over other metropolises.

City 24K Gold (99.9%) 22K Gold (91.6%)
Delhi ₹1,70,660 ₹1,56,450
Mumbai ₹1,70,510 ₹1,56,300
Chennai ₹1,70,840 ₹1,56,600
Kolkata ₹1,70,510 ₹1,56,300
Bangalore ₹1,70,510 ₹1,56,300
Hyderabad ₹1,70,510 ₹1,56,300
Pune ₹1,70,510 ₹1,56,300
Ahmedabad ₹1,70,560 ₹1,56,350

Key Market Insights

Gold prices have eased slightly, falling about ₹2,580 per 10 grams from yesterday’s peak, creating a possible buying opportunity. Chennai continues to charge higher rates due to considerable cultural demand and temple-related spending. Buyers should account for 3% GST and making charges of 5-35% on jewelry. Despite the drop, Middle Eastern geopolitical concerns are keeping prices around all-time highs, with potential for more gains if the crisis worsens.

Gold Price Movement in February 2026

Metric 24K Rate (Delhi)
1 February Opening ₹16,073 per 10g
28 February Closing ₹16,172 per 10g
Highest Rate in February ₹16,204 on Feb 25
Lowest Rate in February ₹15,332 on Feb 2
Monthly % Change +0.62%

Top Online Platforms to Buy Gold in India (2026)

  • Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm (MMTC-PAMP partners), Jar (micro-savings), and OroPocket (₹1 entry, Bitcoin rewards) are examples of digital gold and savings apps.
  • Platforms for jewelry brands include Kalyan Jewellers Candere (bars/coins, home delivery), CaratLane (jewelry-ready gold), and Tanishq DigiGold (SafeGold, more than 350 outlets).
  • MMTC-PAMP (999.9 purity bars/coins), Zerodha, Groww, and Upstox (gold ETFs, gold mutual funds, and sovereign gold bonds) are physical platforms for bullion and markets.

What This Means for Investors

Gold has surged into new territory above $5,400 per ounce, with key levels at $5,300 support and $5,500 resistance globally. In India (Delhi 24K), support lies near ₹1,68,000 per 10g, with resistance around ₹1,75,000 per 10g. The recent domestic drop provides a long-term accumulation opportunity. Ongoing global concern reinforces gold's safe-haven status, while SIPs in gold ETFs or digital gold provide a disciplined way to participate in the upswing while minimizing timing risk.

Prakriti Parul