Gold Rate Today in India Live Updates, 26 March, 2026: Gold and silver prices in India have continued their sharp recovery after hitting significant lows earlier this week, with festive demand around Ram Navami and Durga Ashtami lending support. The market has largely stabilised at these higher levels, with a minor upward nudge from Wednesday’s closing.
Gold and Silver Price Movement (26th March)
This week, MCX gold dipped to an intraday low of ₹1,29,595 per 10 grams, but it has since surged by nearly ₹17,000. By Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning, 24-carat gold settled around the ₹1,46,890 mark.
Market Drivers for the Rebound
Experts attribute this “V-shaped” recovery to three primary global signals:
1. US-Iran Diplomacy: Reports of a potential 15-point de-escalation plan sent by the US to Iran have shifted market sentiment. While the threat of conflict initially caused a sell-off, the “wait-and-see” approach has renewed safe-haven buying.
2. Dollar & Yields: A weakening US Dollar Index (dropping below 100) and falling bond yields have made gold more attractive to international and domestic buyers.
3. Fed Expectations: Despite the Federal Reserve maintaining a restrictive stance (3.50%–3.75%), cooling oil prices (falling toward $95) have lowered immediate inflation fears, leading some investors to bet on an eventual rate cut later in 2026.
City-Wise 24-Carat Gold Rates (Per 10 Grams)
Chennai – ₹1,48,380
Delhi – ₹1,46,830
Mumbai- ₹1,46,680
Kolkata- ₹1,46,680
Bangalore- ₹1,46,680
Hyderabad- ₹1,46,680
Ahmedabad- ₹1,46,730
Lucknow- ₹1,46,830
Patna- ₹1,46,730
Bhubaneswar- ₹1,46,680
Technical Outlook
Technical analysts note that gold has successfully tested its 200-day Moving Average as a floor. While the immediate trend has turned positive, the market remains sensitive to the US PCE inflation data due later this week, which will provide further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s next move.
