Gold Rate Today: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,202 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 13,395 per gram for 22 carat gold, and Rs 11,402 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns. The price of 24K gold today, September 2, 2026, reflects a decrease of Rs 207 compared to September 1. Similarly, the prices for 22K and 18K gold currently stand at Rs 13,935 per gram and Rs 11,402 per gram respectively, marking decreases of Rs 190 and Rs 155 over the previous day.

Market Context

Gold and silver prices experienced a brief dip as international panic subsided, despite high 15% tax rates. However, ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has kept precious metal markets fluctuating day to day.

Recent Developments

According to Al Jazeera, in retaliation for deadly U.S. strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it fired a heavy barrage of ballistic missiles at Jordan’s Prince Hassan airbase and a U.S. Marine facility. In his first statement since hostilities resumed, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned that Iranian forces would teach Washington "unforgettable lessons."