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Gold Price Today 26 May 2026: Gold prices in India remained elevated on 26 May 2026 as global uncertainty, softer US Treasury yields, geopolitical developments in West Asia and persistent inflation fears continued to influence investor sentiment while domestic bullion markets also witnessed support from a weaker US dollar, although gains were partly restricted by a stronger Indian rupee.
Across major Indian cities, 24K gold traded close to the ₹1.60 lakh mark per 10 grams, while silver hovered near record levels. Investors are closely tracking developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations, crude oil prices and central bank policies, all of which are shaping the near-term direction of bullion markets.
Domestic Gold Prices (India) – 26 May 2026
- 24K gold averaged around ₹1,59,390 per 10 grams nationally
- 22K gold traded near ₹1,46,110 per 10 grams
- 18K gold remained around ₹1,19,550 per 10 grams
- Chennai recorded the highest metro price for 24K gold at ₹1,61,250
- Delhi prices stood near ₹1,59,540 for 24K gold
- Silver prices corrected slightly by ₹100 per kg
- MCX gold futures gained ₹426 during the previous session
- Bullion demand remained stable ahead of wedding and festive purchases
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.
India Gold Price Snapshot: Tanishq, IBJA & Major Jewellers (26 May 2026)
| Platform/Jeweller | 24K Gold (10g) | 22K Gold (10g) | Trend |
| Tanishq | ₹1,59,500 | ₹1,46,200 | Stable |
| IBJA Benchmark | ₹1,59,390 | ₹1,46,110 | Positive |
| Kalyan Jewellers | ₹1,59,450 | ₹1,46,150 | Mild Rise |
| Malabar Gold | ₹1,59,430 | ₹1,46,120 | Stable |
| Reliance Jewels | ₹1,59,410 | ₹1,46,100 | Positive |
Check City-Wise Gold Rate Today (per 10 grams)
Delhi Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,240 to ₹1,59,540 per 10 gm
- 22K gold: ₹1,45,970 to ₹1,46,260
- Silver price: ₹2,84,900 per kg
- Demand steady among jewellery buyers
- Hallmarked jewellery witnessing stronger preference
Mumbai Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,390 to ₹1,59,510
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,110 to ₹1,46,218
- Silver rate: ₹2,84,900 per kg
- Investment demand stronger than retail jewellery demand
Chennai Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold touched ₹1,61,250
- Standard 24K rate around ₹1,59,980
- 22K gold traded near ₹1,47,810
- Silver price highest among metros at ₹2,94,900 per kg
Bangalore Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,640
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,337
- Bullion traders reported moderate buying activity
- Tech sector investors continue allocating funds toward gold ETFs
Hyderabad Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,760
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,447
- Silver price: ₹2,77,060 per kg
- Wedding demand supporting local jewellery sales
Kolkata Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,300
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,025
- Silver price: ₹2,84,900 per kg
- Retail purchases remained stable
Kerala Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,390
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,110
- Gulf-linked buying sentiment continues influencing market trends
Pune Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,390
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,110
- Investment-led demand remains active
Ahmedabad Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,440
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,160
- Traders reported cautious buying due to high prices
Vadodara Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold: ₹1,59,440
- 22K gold: ₹1,46,160
- Jewellery sales stable despite elevated rates
Jaipur Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold remained near ₹1,59,300
- 22K gold traded close to ₹1,46,000
- Seasonal wedding demand supporting the market
Lucknow Gold Rate Today
- 24K gold hovered around ₹1,59,350
- 22K gold remained near ₹1,46,050
- Local jewellers observed cautious consumer sentiment
International Gold Rates Today
- Spot gold: Around $4,537 per ounce
- Weekly low: Near $4,520 per ounce
- US gold futures: Around $4,538
- Trend remained mildly bullish
- Geopolitical tensions supported safe-haven demand
- Stronger US dollar limited aggressive upside
- Crude oil rally increased inflation concerns
- Silver traded near $77 per ounce globally
Major Indian Gold City Rates: 24K, 22K & 18K
| City | 24K Gold (1g) | 22K Gold (1g) | 18K Gold (1g) |
| Chennai | ₹16,125 | ₹14,781 | ₹12,401 |
| Mumbai | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Delhi | ₹15,954 | ₹14,626 | ₹11,965 |
| Kolkata | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Bengaluru | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Hyderabad | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Kochi | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Pune | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹15,944 | ₹14,616 | ₹11,960 |
| Vadodara | ₹15,944 | ₹14,616 | ₹11,960 |
| Jaipur | ₹15,948 | ₹14,620 | ₹11,962 |
| Lucknow | ₹15,946 | ₹14,618 | ₹11,960 |
| Patna | ₹15,942 | ₹14,614 | ₹11,958 |
| Chandigarh | ₹15,950 | ₹14,622 | ₹11,966 |
| Bhopal | ₹15,941 | ₹14,613 | ₹11,956 |
| Indore | ₹15,941 | ₹14,613 | ₹11,956 |
| Surat | ₹15,944 | ₹14,616 | ₹11,960 |
| Nagpur | ₹15,939 | ₹14,611 | ₹11,955 |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹15,952 | ₹14,624 | ₹11,968 |
| Vijayawada | ₹15,950 | ₹14,622 | ₹11,966 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹15,940 | ₹14,612 | ₹11,955 |
| Raipur | ₹15,938 | ₹14,610 | ₹11,954 |
| Ranchi | ₹15,937 | ₹14,609 | ₹11,953 |
| Srinagar | ₹15,960 | ₹14,632 | ₹11,972 |
| Dehradun | ₹15,948 | ₹14,620 | ₹11,962 |
| Guwahati | ₹15,944 | ₹14,616 | ₹11,960 |
| Panaji | ₹15,940 | ₹14,612 | ₹11,955 |
| Shimla | ₹15,951 | ₹14,623 | ₹11,967 |
| Ludhiana | ₹15,949 | ₹14,621 | ₹11,965 |
| Noida | ₹15,947 | ₹14,619 | ₹11,961 |
Note: Rates are indicative retail averages and may vary by jeweller, making charges, GST and locality.
Major Countries Gold Rates Today: 24K, 22K & 18K
| Country | Currency | 24K Gold | 22K Gold | 18K Gold |
| United Arab Emirates | AED | 549.75 | 509.00 | 416.50 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR | 567.00 | 518.00 | 423.80 |
| Qatar | QAR | 550.50 | 507.50 | 415.20 |
| Oman | OMR | 57.70 | 53.90 | 44.10 |
| Bahrain | BHD | 55.90 | 52.20 | 42.70 |
| Kuwait | KWD | 46.06 | 42.26 | 34.60 |
| United States | USD | 150.50 | 142.50 | 116.60 |
| United Kingdom | GBP | 118.40 | 109.10 | 89.30 |
| Canada | CAD | 205.30 | 188.20 | 154.10 |
| Australia | AUD | 228.90 | 210.40 | 172.50 |
| Singapore | SGD | 198.40 | 181.60 | 148.60 |
| Malaysia | MYR | 593.00 | 554.00 | 453.30 |
| Thailand | THB | 5,470 | 5,050 | 4,130 |
| China | CNY | 1,095 | 1,005 | 822 |
| Hong Kong | HKD | 1,178 | 1,082 | 885 |
| Japan | JPY | 23,640 | 21,710 | 17,780 |
| South Korea | KRW | 207,500 | 190,300 | 155,800 |
| Switzerland | CHF | 134.20 | 123.40 | 101.00 |
| Germany | EUR | 139.80 | 128.60 | 105.40 |
| France | EUR | 139.60 | 128.40 | 105.20 |
| Italy | EUR | 139.70 | 128.50 | 105.30 |
| Turkey | TRY | 4,835 | 4,450 | 3,640 |
| South Africa | ZAR | 2,720 | 2,500 | 2,045 |
| Sri Lanka | LKR | 45,600 | 41,900 | 34,300 |
| Nepal | NPR | 20,650 | 18,950 | 15,510 |
| Bangladesh | BDT | 18,150 | 16,650 | 13,620 |
| Pakistan | PKR | 42,500 | 39,000 | 31,950 |
| Indonesia | IDR | 2,455,000 | 2,255,000 | 1,845,000 |
| Vietnam | VND | 3,825,000 | 3,510,000 | 2,875,000 |
| New Zealand | NZD | 247.80 | 227.40 | 186.10 |
| Russia | RUB | 13,580 | 12,470 | 10,210 |
| Egypt | EGP | 7,260 | 6,670 | 5,460 |
| Nigeria | NGN | 226,500 | 208,000 | 170,400 |
| Brazil | BRL | 760 | 698 | 572 |
| Mexico | MXN | 2,590 | 2,380 | 1,950 |
| Philippines | PHP | 8,620 | 7,920 | 6,490 |
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 Gold | Trend |
| May 26 | ₹1,59,39,000 | +₹1,000 |
| May 25 | ₹1,59,38,000 | +₹32,000 |
| May 24 | ₹1,59,06,000 | Stable |
| May 23 | ₹1,59,06,000 | -₹43,000 |
| May 22 | ₹1,59,49,000 | -₹44,000 |
| May 21 | ₹1,59,93,000 | +₹49,000 |
| May 20 | ₹1,59,44,000 | +₹2,40,000 |
| May 19 | ₹1,57,04,000 | +₹82,000 |
| May 18 | ₹1,56,22,000 | -₹71,000 |
| May 17 | ₹1,56,93,000 | Stable |
International Market Sentiment & Key Drivers
- Ongoing US-Iran discussions influencing market confidence
- Rising oil prices increasing inflation expectations
- Softer US Treasury yields supporting bullion
- Global investors shifting toward safe-haven assets
- Central bank gold purchases remain strong
Domestic Market Sentiment & Key Drivers
- Wedding season demand remains supportive
- Investors continue preferring gold amid equity volatility
- Strong rupee restricted sharper domestic gains
- ETF inflows improved during May
Oil & Inflation
- Brent crude traded near $98 per barrel
- Oil prices jumped nearly 30% in recent weeks
- Rising crude prices increased global inflation fears
- Higher fuel costs pushed transport expenses upward
- Inflation concerns supported gold demand globally
- Spot gold stayed above $4,530 per ounce
- US rate cut expectations weakened amid inflation pressure
- India remains vulnerable due to heavy oil imports
- Expensive energy may keep bullion markets volatile
MCX Performance
- June gold futures rose ₹426 per 10 grams
- Trading turnover crossed 5,300 lots
- Short-term volatility remained elevated
- Analysts expect range-bound movement with bullish undertone
Gold ETF Performance (2025–2026)
| ETF | 1-Year Return | Assets Under Management |
| Nippon India Gold ETF | 18.4% | ₹15,200 crore |
| HDFC Gold ETF | 17.9% | ₹9,850 crore |
| SBI Gold ETF | 18.1% | ₹7,300 crore |
| ICICI Prudential Gold ETF | 17.5% | ₹6,900 crore |
Key Investment Metrics
- Gold gained over 16% in the past year
- Silver outperformed gold in short-term returns
- Inflation-adjusted returns remain positive
- ETF inflows indicate rising institutional participation
Comparison: Physical Gold vs Gold ETFs
| Factor | Physical Gold | Gold ETF |
| Storage | Required | Not Needed |
| Purity Risk | Possible | None |
| Liquidity | Moderate | High |
| Making Charges | Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Investment Convenience | Lower | Higher |
| Emotional Value | High | Low |
Market Summary
- Gold prices remained near record highs
- Inflation and geopolitical tensions supported demand
- Domestic markets stayed resilient despite rupee appreciation
- Silver witnessed mild correction
- Investor sentiment remained cautiously bullish
Can Gold Prices Rise Again?
- Escalating geopolitical tensions may trigger another rally
- Persistent inflation could support long-term demand
- Any sharp weakening in the dollar may push gold higher
- Central bank buying remains a major support factor
- Analysts expect volatility to continue in the near term
Key Considerations for Buyers
- Compare rates across jewellers before purchase
- Prefer BIS hallmarked jewellery
- Monitor making charges carefully
- Consider staggered buying during volatile phases
- Long-term investors may benefit from SIP-style accumulation
Should You Buy Gold Today Or Hold Back in UAE?
- UAE gold prices remain relatively competitive versus India
- Buyers travelling from India may find marginal pricing advantage
- Currency exchange fluctuations should be considered
- Short-term corrections remain possible
- Long-term investors may still consider gradual buying
FAQ’s
1. Why are gold prices rising in India?
Gold prices are increasing due to global uncertainty, inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and sustained investment demand.
2. Is this a good time to invest in gold ETFs?
Many analysts believe gold ETFs remain attractive for long-term diversification and inflation protection.
3. Why is Chennai gold costlier than other cities?
Local taxes, transportation costs and stronger regional demand often push Chennai prices slightly higher.
4. How much GST is charged on gold purchases?
Gold purchases in India attract 3% GST, excluding making charges.
5. Can gold prices fall sharply in the coming weeks?
Short-term corrections are possible if geopolitical tensions ease or the US dollar strengthens significantly.
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.
