2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 10:56 AM IST
Gold Rate Today: The gold prices reached their lowest level since early January this year, with Good Returns highlighting that prices for both gold and silver have fallen by 12 to 17 per cent so far in March.
The rates for yellow metal in India have been under intense pressure at the start of the new week in March 2026, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which began on 28 February with US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
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However, as of today, March 27 (Friday), gold and silver rates in India rebounded, as international bullion markets experienced substantial upside, negating weeks of downward trend and adding to the previous day’s rise in prices.
Carat-Wise Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR)
The price of 24K gold today, March 27, 2026 (Friday), in India stands at ₹14,471 per gram, reflecting an increase of ₹16.
Similarly, 22K gold is priced at ₹13,265 per gram, up by ₹15, while 18K gold is available at ₹10,853 per gram after an increase of ₹12.
The 24-karat gold, recognised for its purity and greater value, is bought for investment purposes, whereas 22-karat and 18-karat gold are chiefly utilised in the creation of jewellery.
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| Carat | Gram | Gold Rate in India Today | Gold Rate in India Yesterday | Change |
| 24 Carat Gold | 1 | 14,471 | 14,455 | +16 |
| 24 Carat Gold | 8 | 1,15,768 | 1,15,640 | +128 |
| 24 Carat Gold | 10 | 1,44,710 | 1,44,550 | +160 |
| 24 Carat Gold | 100 | 14,47,100 | 14,45,500 | +1,600 |
| 22 Carat Gold | 1 | 13,265 | 13,250 | +15 |
| 22 Carat Gold | 8 | 1,06,120 | 1,06,000 | +120 |
| 22 Carat Gold | 10 | 1,32,650 | 1,32,500 | +150 |
| 22 Carat Gold | 100 | 13,26,500 | 13,25,000 | +1,500 |
| 18 Carat Gold | 1 | 10,853 | 10,841 | +12 |
| 18 Carat Gold | 8 | 86,824 | 86,728 | +96 |
| 18 Carat Gold | 10 | 1,08,530 | 1,08,410 | +120 |
| 18 Carat Gold | 100 | 10,85,300 | 10,84,100 | +1,200 |
What factors influence gold prices in India?
International market pricing, import fees, taxes, and currency rate variations are the primary influences on gold prices in India. These factors combine to influence daily gold rates across the country. The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has led to an increase in crude oil and fuel prices, influencing gold and silver prices as well.
