Gold Today Rate, March 3: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
Kartavya Desk Staff
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. Amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, gold rates in India saw a decline, continuing yesterday’s trend. ### READ: For the first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs. According to GoodReturns, the 24-karat gold came down by Rs 25,800 in a single day to Rs 17,05,100 per 100 grams. In the latest trading session, gold slipped today, on Tuesday, March 3, with 24K gold standing at ₹17,002 per gram, falling by ₹49. Meanwhile, 22K gold is priced at ₹15,585 per gram, and saw a decline of ₹45; and the price of 18K gold at ₹12,752 per gram, decreased by ₹36. ## 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. Carat | Gram | Gold Rate in India Today | Gold Rate in India Yesterday | Change 24K | 1 | ₹17,002 | ₹17,051 | – ₹49 24K | 8 | ₹1,36,016 | ₹1,36,408 | – ₹392 24K | 10 | ₹1,70,020 | ₹1,70,510 | – ₹490 24K | 100 | ₹17,00,200 | ₹17,05,100 | – ₹4,900 22K | 1 | ₹15,585 | ₹15,630 | – ₹45 22K | 8 | ₹1,24,680 | ₹1,25,040 | – ₹360 22K | 10 | ₹1,55,850 | ₹1,56,300 | – ₹450 22K | 100 | ₹15,58,500 | ₹15,63,000 | – ₹4,500 18K | 1 | ₹12,752 | ₹12,788 | – ₹36 18K | 8 | ₹1,02,016 | ₹1,02,304 | – ₹288 18K | 10 | ₹1,27,520 | ₹1,27,880 | – ₹360 18K | 100 | ₹12,75,200 | ₹12,78,800 | – ₹3,600 ## Gold Price Today in Major Indian Cities (Per Gram) Indian City | 24K Gold Rate Today | 22K Gold Rate Today | 18K Gold Rate Today Chennai | ₹17,073 | ₹15,650 | ₹13,400 Mumbai | ₹17,002 | ₹15,585 | ₹12,752 Delhi | ₹17,017 | ₹15,600 | ₹12,767 Kolkata | ₹17,002 | ₹15,585 | ₹12,752 Bangalore | ₹17,002 | ₹15,585 | ₹12,752 Hyderabad | ₹17,002 | ₹15,585 | ₹12,752 Kerala | ₹17,002 | ₹15,585 | ₹12,752 Pune | ₹17,002 | ₹15,585 | ₹12,752 Vadodara | ₹17,007 | ₹15,590 | ₹12,757 Ahmedabad | ₹17,007 | ₹15,590 | ₹12,757