Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Gold Prices Extend Gains for Fourth Straight Session
Gold is a shiny yellow metal that people use to make jewelry and to keep their savings safe.
In India, gold got more expensive for the fourth day in a row.
On August 8, 2026, 24-carat gold in Delhi cost Rs 1,54,000 for 10 grams, including taxes.
Gold futures contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange also went up.
They were trading at Rs 1,51,985 for 10 grams.
The day before, October gold futures had risen by half a percent to Rs 1,49,607.
Different groups reported slightly different prices for the same 24-carat gold.
One group said it cost Rs 1,48,440, while another said it cost Rs 1,49,860.
Around the world, an ounce of gold was selling for about $4,302.50.
Strong global markets and lots of people wanting to buy gold helped push prices upward.
Gold prices extended gains for a fourth straight session in the Delhi bullion market on August 8, 2026.
Delhi 24-carat (99.9% pure) gold climbed to Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes.
MCX 24-carat gold futures traded at Rs 1,51,985 per 10 grams, up Rs 165 or 0.11 percent during the morning session.
On August 7, MCX October gold futures rose 0.5 percent, or Rs 749, to Rs 1,49,607 per 10 grams.
International spot gold traded at $4,302.50 per ounce, reflecting continued strength in global precious metal markets.
- Who
- Bullion buyers and investors in the Indian market, tracked through the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), IBJA and GoodReturns.
- What
- Gold prices extended gains for a fourth straight session, with MCX futures rising and Delhi 24-carat gold reaching Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams.
- When
- August 7-8, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow and other major Indian cities, with global spot prices tracked internationally.
- Why
- Firm global cues and sustained buying interest in the domestic market.
- Dates
- August 7-8, 2026
- Delhi 24K Gold (Aug 8)
- Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of taxes)
- MCX 24-Carat Gold Futures (Aug 8)
- Rs 1,51,985 per 10 grams (up Rs 165 or 0.11%)
- MCX October Gold Futures (Aug 7)
- Rs 1,49,607 per 10 grams (up 0.5% or Rs 749)
- 24K Gold (IBJA, Aug 7)
- Rs 1,48,440 per 10 grams
- 24K Gold (GoodReturns, Aug 7)
- Rs 1,49,860 per 10 grams
- International Spot Gold
- $4,302.50 per ounce
- Key Cities Tracked
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow
