Gold Prices Rise Across India As Global Markets And Middle East Tensions Drive Trends

Gold prices in India stand at Rs 14,329 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 13,135 per gram for 22 carat gold, and Rs 10,757 per gram for 18 carat gold. This marks an increase of Rs 54 for 24 carat gold, Rs 50 for 22 carat gold, and Rs 51 for 18 carat gold compared to the previous rates. Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Giottus.com, states that gold and silver futures are trying to stabilise after a sharp sell-off last week, though the recovery stays fragile. Investors remain careful ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, while the dollar and interest rate expectations will shape the next move in bullion. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, December gold futures reached Rs 1,43,150 per 10 grams, which is up 0.05% from the previous close, while December silver futures stood at Rs 1,95,900 per kg, also up 0.05%. Meanwhile, security developments in the Middle East keep regional tensions high. Tehran accuses Washington of stalling talks, and maritime threats continue after a vessel fire off Iraq's coast near al-Faw reported by the UKMTO. Senior officials from the Mecca Alliance, which includes Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye, met Iranian leaders in Tehran to push for peace talks. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi noted at the University of Cambridge that lasting Gulf stability needs Iran's inclusion. Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026, that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after which a June 2026 interim agreement mediated by Pakistan collapsed the following month.

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Precious metal prices in domestic markets often react to international economic indicators like the US Federal Reserve's policies and the strength of the US dollar. At the same time, geopolitical conflicts in oil-producing regions can influence global financial sentiment and commodity trading patterns.