Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Gold Prices Rise as Iran-US Tensions Fuel Market Volatility
Gold prices went up a little on August 26, 2026.
Prices were still moving unpredictably during the day.
Investors were watching tensions between Iran and the United States.
Gold became slightly more expensive in futures trading in India.
Retail and bullion-market prices also increased.
On the MCX, 24-carat gold rose by Rs 28.
It reached Rs 1,62,910 for 10 grams.
The previous trading session ended at Rs 1,62,882 for 10 grams.
Gold prices remained volatile on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Investors tracked developments in tensions between Iran and the United States.
Gold opened slightly higher in domestic futures trading.
Retail and bullion-market gold rates also moved up.
MCX 24-carat gold futures rose Rs 28 to Rs 1,62,910 per 10 grams.
- Who
- Investors and participants in India’s gold markets.
- What
- Gold prices rose, with 24-carat MCX futures gaining Rs 28 per 10 grams.
- When
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during early trade.
- Where
- India’s domestic futures, retail and bullion markets, including the Multi Commodity Exchange.
- Why
- Investors were tracking developments in tensions between Iran and the United States.
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- MCX 24-carat price
- Rs 1,62,910 per 10 grams
- Price movement
- Up Rs 28, or 0.02 per cent
- Previous session close
- Rs 1,62,882 per 10 grams
- Market trend
- Retail and bullion-market rates also moved higher
- Key market focus
- Tensions between Iran and the United States