2 min readNew DelhiMar 5, 2026 10:43 AM IST
Gold Rate Today: Gold prices fell in February, particularly after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on 1 February 2026.
However, in March, prices began to rise, with 24K gold gaining sharply by Rs 1,20,600 per 100 grams over the past three days, according to GoodReturns.
Gold rates in India saw a decline, continuing the trend over the last few days, amid the volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
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The physical gold prices in 24 carats, 22 carats, and 18 carats have been under pressure since Monday.
Carat-Wise Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR)
The 24-karat gold, recognised for its purity and greater value, is mainly bought for investment purposes, whereas 22-karat and 18-karat gold are chiefly utilised in the creation of jewellery.
Today, on Thursday, March 5, the gold price in India stands at ₹16,353 per gram for 24-carat gold (99.9% purity), ₹14,990 per gram for 22-carat gold (91.6% purity), and ₹12,265 per gram for 18-carat gold (75% purity).