Gold Price Today, 8 March 2026: Due to rising demand for safe havens amid continued geopolitical tensions and global economic considerations, gold prices have sharply increased on both domestic and international markets. With domestic rates rising by more than ₹2,500 per 10 grams in a single session, the precious metal has reversed recent losses.
International Gold Price
As investors return to safe-haven assets, the world's gold markets have recovered sharply from recent declines.
| Metric | Value |
| Spot Gold | $5,174.23 per ounce |
| Price per Gram | ~$166.36 |
| Daily Change | +1.69% (+$85.74) |
| Day High | $5,176.50 |
| Day Low | $5,060.13 |
Key International Drivers:
- Safe-Haven Demand: Investors are flocking to gold amid renewed geopolitical concerns.
- Global Economic Factors: Uncertainty in global markets continues to support precious metals.
- Technical Rebound: After recent pullbacks, buyers have emerged at lower levels.
Gold (GCW00) Price Chart
| Time | Price (USD) |
| 6 Mar, 3:00 pm | $5,100 |
| 6 Mar, 8:00 pm | $5,120 |
| 7 Mar, 1:00 am | $5,140 |
| 7 Mar, 6:00 am | $5,150 |
| 7 Mar, 10:28 am IST | $5,158.70 |
- Open: $5,099.70
- High: $5,185.00
- Low: $5,071.00
- Previous Close: $5,078.70
- Volume: 148,507
- Open Interest: 262,874
Domestic Gold Price (India)
Indian gold prices have increased by ₹250-₹252 per gram in major cities, mirroring the worldwide surge.
| Purity | Price per Gram | Price per 10 Grams | Daily Change |
| 24K (Pure Gold) | ₹16,380 | ₹1,63,800 | +₹252 |
| 22K (Jewellery Gold) | ₹15,015 | ₹1,50,150 | +₹230 |
| 18K Gold | ₹12,288 | ₹1,22,880 | +₹188 |
Today 24 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in Delhi (INR)
| Gram | Today | Yesterday | Change |
| 1 | ₹16,380 | ₹16,128 | + ₹252 |
| 8 | ₹1,31,040 | ₹1,29,024 | + ₹2,016 |
| 10 | ₹1,63,800 | ₹1,61,280 | + ₹2,520 |
| 100 | ₹16,38,000 | ₹16,12,800 | + ₹25,200 |
Today 22 Carat Gold Price Per Gram in Delhi (INR)
| Gram | Today | Yesterday | Change |
| 1 | ₹15,015 | ₹14,785 | + ₹230 |
| 8 | ₹1,20,120 | ₹1,18,280 | + ₹1,840 |
| 10 | ₹1,50,150 | ₹1,47,850 | + ₹2,300 |
| 100 | ₹15,01,500 | ₹14,78,500 | + ₹23,000 |
Today 18 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in Delhi (INR)
| Gram | Today | Yesterday | Change |
| 1 | ₹12,288 | ₹12,100 | + ₹188 |
| 8 | ₹98,304 | ₹96,800 | + ₹1,504 |
| 10 | ₹1,22,880 | ₹1,21,000 | + ₹1,880 |
| 100 | ₹12,28,800 | ₹12,10,000 | + ₹18,800 |
City-Wise 24K Gold Rates (per gram)
| City | 24K Gold Price |
| Chennai | ₹16,418 |
| Mumbai | ₹16,364 |
| Kolkata | ₹16,364 |
| Bangalore | ₹16,364 |
| Delhi | ₹16,380 |
| Gurgaon | ₹16,380 |
| Noida | ₹16,380 |
Gold Rate in Delhi for Last 10 Days (1 gram)
| Date | 24K Gold | 22K Gold |
| 08 Mar, 2026 | ₹16,380 | ₹15,015 |
| 07 Mar, 2026 | ₹16,128 | ₹14,785 |
| 06 Mar, 2026 | ₹16,303 | ₹14,945 |
| 05 Mar, 2026 | ₹16,466 | ₹15,095 |
| 04 Mar, 2026 | ₹16,777 | ₹15,380 |
| 03 Mar, 2026 | ₹17,066 | ₹15,645 |
| 02 Mar, 2026 | ₹17,323 | ₹15,880 |
| 01 Mar, 2026 | ₹16,886 | ₹15,480 |
| 28 Feb, 2026 | ₹16,172 | ₹14,825 |
| 27 Feb, 2026 | ₹16,183 | ₹14,835 |
Compare Average Gold Rate in Delhi
| Term | 24K | 22K |
| 10 Days | ₹16,611.22 | ₹15,227.78 |
| 1 Month | ₹16,072.90 | ₹14,734.48 |
| 6 Months | ₹13,620.03 | ₹12,486.22 |
| 1 Year | ₹11,685.02 | ₹10,712.42 |
Gold Price Movement in Delhi, March 2026
| Gold Rates | 22K | 24K |
| 1 March rate | ₹15,880 | ₹17,323 |
| 7 March rate | ₹15,015 | ₹16,380 |
| Highest rate in March | ₹15,880 (1 Mar) | ₹17,323 (1 Mar) |
| Lowest rate in March | ₹14,785 (6 Mar) | ₹16,128 (6 Mar) |
| Price Trend | Falling (-5.45%) | Falling (-5.44%) |
Top Online Platforms to Buy Gold in India (2026)
- Digital Gold & Savings Apps: Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm (MMTC-PAMP partners), Jar (micro-savings), OroPocket (₹1 entry, Bitcoin rewards).
- Jewellery Brand Platforms: Tanishq DigiGold (SafeGold, 350+ stores), CaratLane (jewellery-ready gold), Kalyan Jewellers Candere (bars/coins, doorstep delivery).
- Physical Bullion & Market Platforms: MMTC-PAMP (999.9 purity bars/coins), Zerodha, Groww, Upstox (Gold ETFs, Gold Mutual Funds, Sovereign Gold Bonds).
What This Means for Investors
The quick recovery from recent lows underlines gold's tenacity and its ongoing importance as a safe-haven asset. Keep an eye on these key levels:
International:
- Support: $5,060 per ounce
- Resistance: $5,185 per ounce
Domestic (Delhi 24K):
- Support: ₹1,61,000 per 10g
- Resistance: ₹1,68,000 per 10g
For long-term investors, gold's ability to bounce back from corrections reinforces its value as a portfolio diversifier. Systematic investment plans (SIPs) in gold ETFs or digital gold continue to be an efficient technique for engaging in the precious metals market while minimizing entry timing risk.
