Mumbai, March 18: Gold rates (gold prices) in India reached a new historic peak on Wednesday, following a significant rally in the international bullion market. In the national capital, the price of 24-carat gold jumped to INR 1,65,820 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold, the benchmark for jewelry, is retailing at INR 1,52,000. Scroll down to check the gold rate today, March 18, in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Ahmedabad.

This sharp appreciation is attributed to heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a weakening US Dollar, which has triggered a massive shift toward safe-haven assets. Gold Rate Today, March 17, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities.

Gold Rate Today, March 18, 2026

City 24K Gold (per 10g) 22K Gold (per 10g)
Delhi INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Mumbai INR 1,58,090 INR 1,44,910
Chennai INR 1,59,810 INR 1,46,490
Ahmedabad INR 1,57,460 INR 1,44,340
Kolkata INR 1,58,090 INR 1,44,910
Bengaluru INR 1,58,090 INR 1,44,910
Hyderabad INR 1,58,090 INR 1,44,910
Jaipur INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Pune INR 1,58,090 INR 1,44,910
Noida INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Gurugram INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Ghaziabad INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Lucknow INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Bhopal INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Jodhpur INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060
Srinagar INR 1,58,240 INR 1,45,060

Gold Rate Today: Global Market Triggers

The primary catalyst for today's surge is the increasing volatility in the Middle East, which has prompted global investors to hedge their portfolios with bullion. Additionally, recent US economic data suggesting a slowdown in inflation has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate hikes, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive. Bandhan Bank Share Price Today, March 17, 2026: Bandhan Bank Limited Stocks Fall by 1.17% in Early Trade.

On the international front, spot gold has breached the USD 2,950 per ounce mark. In the domestic market, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) saw gold futures for April delivery trading at record levels, further influencing the retail rates across Indian cities.

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