Gold Rate Today:Gold prices continued their upward march on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, with fresh gains recorded in both domestic and international markets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the price of 24-carat gold in Delhi surged by Rs 3,300, taking it to Rs 1,62,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes).
In the futures segment on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold climbed to Rs 1,61,668 per 10 grams, compared to the previous close of Rs 1,61,598. Notably, gold futures had touched a record high of Rs 1,80,779 per 10 grams on January 29.
In global trade, spot gold was seen at $5,151 per ounce. Data from GoodReturns indicated 24-carat gold at Rs 1,61,510 per 10 grams.
Meanwhile, the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) reported that 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,58,220 per 10 grams on Tuesday morning. According to its latest update, 22-carat gold stood at Rs 1,44,930 per 10 grams, while 18-carat gold was quoted at Rs 1,18,665 per 10 grams. These benchmark rates are widely tracked by jewellers and buyers to monitor daily movements in the bullion market.
The previous trading session also witnessed strong gains. The All India Sarafa Association had reported 24-carat gold in Delhi at Rs 1,62,800 per 10 grams, up 2.06 per cent from Rs 1,59,500 earlier. Internationally, spot gold hovered near $5,151 per ounce, rising nearly one per cent.
Gold futures for April delivery on MCX jumped Rs 2,946 to Rs 1,59,822 per 10 grams, with 7,515 lots traded. On Comex, gold futures advanced by $96.61 to $5,177.51 per ounce.
Market experts attribute the rally to heightened safe-haven demand triggered by global trade tensions. Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst (Commodity), HDFC Securities, said that the rally came after the US court's historic decision against Trump's tariffs. Following the ruling, tariff rates were raised from 10 percent to 15 percent, intensifying uncertainty.
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