Gold Rate Today [07 May, 2026]: Gold Rates Edges Higher to $4,695, Inflation Fears Weigh; Domestic Rates Surges to ₹1.53 Lakh/10g | Check City-Wise Price of 24K, 22K & 18K

Gold Price Today, 07 May 2026: International spot gold at $4,695.88/oz, roses around 3.07%. Domestic 24K gold lower to ₹1.52 lakh/10g in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai. US-Iran blockade, inflation fears weigh. Get city-wise 24K, 22K & 18K gold rates. Gold ETF performance & investment insights inside.

By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: May 7, 2026 04:00:51 IST

Gold Price Today, 07 May 2026: Gold markets continue to show strong upward momentum, supported by geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns and fluctuating US dollar strength. In India, prices have crossed ₹15,000 per gram for 24K gold, while MCX futures have surged toward ₹1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Global sentiment remains cautiously bullish amid US-Iran geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility.

Domestic Gold Prices (India) – 07 May 2026

  • 24K Gold: ₹15,213 / gram (+₹295)
  • 22K Gold: ₹13,945 / gram (+₹270)
  • 18K Gold: ₹11,414 / gram (+₹225)

Note: Final purchase prices at retailers will include 3% GST and additional making charges, which typically range from 5% to 25% for physical silver items.

Check City-Wise Gold Rate Today (per 10 grams)

Delhi Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,228 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,960 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,429 / gram

Mumbai Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Chennai Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,382 / gram
  • 22K: ₹14,100 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,770 / gram

Bangalore Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Hyderabad Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Kolkata Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Kerala Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Pune Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Ahmedabad Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,218 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,950 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,419 / gram

Vadodara Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,218 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,950 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,419 / gram

Jaipur Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

Lucknow Gold Rate Today

  • 24K: ₹15,213 / gram
  • 22K: ₹13,945 / gram
  • 18K: ₹11,414 / gram

International Gold Rates Today

  • Global spot gold price: around $4,750–$4,850 per ounce range, showing mild volatility
  • Per gram international price: approximately $150–$166 per gram depending on market session
  • Weekly movement: gold down nearly 4%–8% in short-term correction phase but still +45% YoY gains
  • Highest recent level: near $5,600 per ounce (Jan 2026 peak)
  • Safe-haven demand: still strong due to geopolitical uncertainty and inflation fears

Major Indian Gold City Rates 

City 24K (₹/g) 22K (₹/g) 18K (₹/g)
Delhi ₹15,228 ₹13,960 ₹11,429
Mumbai ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Chennai ₹15,382 ₹14,100 ₹11,770
Bangalore ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Hyderabad ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Kolkata ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Pune ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Ahmedabad ₹15,218 ₹13,950 ₹11,419
Vadodara ₹15,218 ₹13,950 ₹11,419
Jaipur ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Lucknow ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Noida ₹15,070 – ₹16,284 ₹13,816 – ₹14,295 ₹11,306 – ₹11,699
Gurugram ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Ghaziabad ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Faridabad ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Kerala ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Chandigarh ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Bhopal ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Patna ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Guwahati ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414
Indore ₹15,213 ₹13,945 ₹11,414

Note: Rates are indicative retail averages and may vary by jeweller, making charges, GST and locality.

Major Countries Gold Rates Today 

Country 24K (Local) 24K (INR) 22K (INR) 18K (INR)
USA USD 155 ₹14,640 ₹13,837 ₹11,325
UAE AED 566.5 ₹14,566 ₹13,486 ₹11,033
UK GBP 111.22 ₹14,282 ₹13,092 ₹10,710
Canada CAD 212.25 ₹14,704 ₹13,925 ₹11,396
Australia AUD 223.30 ₹15,266 ₹13,994 ₹11,451
Singapore SGD 205 ₹15,271 ₹13,915 ₹11,383
Saudi Arabia SAR 584 ₹14,706 ₹13,447 ₹11,002
Qatar QAR 567 ₹14,694 ₹13,540 ₹11,078
Kuwait KWD 47.18 ₹14,550 ₹13,314 ₹10,887
Oman OMR 59.35 ₹14,561 ₹13,592 ₹11,114
Bahrain BHD 57.60 ₹14,412 ₹13,436 ₹10,984
Malaysia MYR 601 ₹14,472 ₹13,533 ₹11,072
China CNY 1,025.20 ₹14,271 ₹13,082 ₹10,704
Japan JPY 23,547 ₹14,219 ₹13,036 ₹10,666
Germany EUR 128.10 ₹14,219 ₹13,020 ₹10,656
France EUR 128.10 ₹14,219 ₹13,020 ₹10,656
Russia RUB 11,258 ₹14,187 ₹13,004 ₹10,640
New Zealand NZD 253 ₹14,298 ₹13,107 ₹10,726
Pakistan PKR 41,367 ₹14,069 ₹12,896 ₹10,551
Bangladesh BDT 18,449 ₹14,257 ₹13,071 ₹10,694
Sri Lanka LKR 48,570 ₹14,389 ₹13,192 ₹10,794
Nepal NPR 25,446 ₹15,941 ₹14,666 ₹11,956

Note: Rates are indicative market prices and may vary by taxes, premiums, exchange rates and local dealer charges.

Gold Rate in India for Last 10 Days (1 kg)

Date 24K
May 06 15,213
May 05 14,918
May 04 14,962
May 03 15,093
May 02 15,093
May 01 15,060
Apr 30 15,273
Apr 29 15,044
Apr 28 15,093
Apr 27 15,371

International Market Sentiment & Key Drivers

  • US-Iran peace talks influencing volatility
  • Weak dollar supporting gold upside
  • Inflation fears driving safe-haven demand
  • Geopolitical risk premium increasing
  • Gold is trading 46%–50% higher year-on-year globally
  • Intraday volatility remains around 1%–3% daily swings
  • Central bank gold reserves remain near multi-decade highs

Domestic Market Sentiment & Key Drivers

  • Strong wedding season demand
  • ETF inflows rising
  • Retail buying increasing on dips
  • Rupee volatility impacting pricing

Oil & Inflation

  • Brent crude hovering near $95–$100 per barrel, keeping inflation pressure high
  • A 10% rise in oil prices can lift inflation by 0.3%–0.6% globally
  • India CPI can rise by around 0.3% for every 10% jump in crude oil
  • Recent data shows inflation in India around 3.8%–4% range, partly fuel-driven
  • Falling oil inventories signal tight global supply conditions
  • Higher fuel costs are increasing transport, food and manufacturing prices
  • Energy volatility is keeping global inflation expectations elevated
  • Central banks may maintain higher interest rates longer due to oil pressure

MCX Performance

  • Gold futures: ₹1,52,700 / 10g (+1.97%)
  • Volume: 9,273 lots
  • Strong bullish trend across contracts

Gold ETF Performance (2025–2026)

Gold ETF 2025 Return (%) 2026 YTD Return (%) AUM Trend Investor Sentiment
SBI Gold ETF +12.8% +14.2% Rising steadily Strong inflows
HDFC Gold ETF +11.9% +13.8% Stable growth Positive
Nippon India Gold ETF +13.5% +15.1% Expanding AUM Very strong demand
ICICI Prudential Gold ETF +12.1% +14.0% Moderate rise Stable inflows
Kotak Gold ETF +11.5% +13.4% Gradual growth Positive bias
Axis Gold ETF +12.3% +14.6% Increasing Strong retail interest

Key Investment Metrics

  • Volatility: High
  • Safe-haven demand: Strong
  • Inflation hedge strength: Increasing
  • Liquidity: High

Physical Gold vs Gold ETFs

Factor Physical Gold Gold ETFs
Form Jewellery, coins, bars Units held in demat form
Ownership Direct possession of metal Financial instrument backed by gold
Storage Requires locker or safe storage No physical storage needed
Purity Varies (usually 22K–24K) Standardised (99.5%+ gold backing)
Liquidity Moderate, depends on buyer/seller High, traded on stock exchanges
Pricing Includes making charges and GST Tracks market gold price closely
Costs Making charges + storage cost Low expense ratio (AMC fees)
Risk Theft, loss, purity concerns Market volatility, no physical risk
Investment Type Emotional + cultural + investment Purely financial investment
Returns Depends on resale timing Closely mirrors gold price movements
Taxation Capital gains + GST on purchase Capital gains tax as per holding period
Accessibility Jewellery shops, dealers Demat account via brokers

Market Summary

  • Prices trending upward
  • Geopolitical tensions supportive
  • Dollar remains key resistance factor
  • Short-term volatility expected

Can Gold Prices Rise Again?

  • Yes, if inflation persists
  • Yes, if geopolitical tensions escalate
  • Yes, if USD weakens further
  • Strong support above ₹15,000 likely

Key Considerations for Buyers

  • Avoid panic buying at peaks
  • Consider staggered investment
  • Watch US dollar movement
  • Track MCX volatility

Should You Buy Gold Today Or Hold Back in UAE?

  • 24K gold in UAE is trading around ~550–620 AED per gram range, showing short-term volatility.
  • Prices remain elevated but not at extreme highs, with frequent daily swings.
  • Global outlook is still bullish due to inflation and geopolitical tensions.
  • Strong US dollar is limiting further upside for now.
  • Oil price movement is adding inflation-driven support to gold.
  • Long-term forecasts still suggest upward trend in 2026–27.
  • Long-term view: Buy on dips
  • Short-term view: Wait for correction

Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and exclude GST/TCS/levies. Final purchase prices include 3% GST and making charges. Please verify with local jewellers for exact pricing.

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