Gold Prices See Gain on India's Independence Day
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, and gold prices remained in focus. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) saw a gain of 0.73% in the benchmark for 24-carat gold during the morning session. This brought the contract price to Rs 1,54,590 per 10 grams, up from its previous close of Rs 1,53,466.
According to IBJA, 24-carat gold prices stood at Rs 1,52,360 per 10 grams, while international gold prices were at $4,432 per ounce. In contrast, GoodReturns reported a 24-carat gold rate of Rs 1,53,040 per 10 grams.
Gold rates can vary depending on factors such as purity, location, taxes, local demand, and the source used for price tracking. Buyers are advised to check the latest rate with their jeweller before making a purchase.