Gold prices in India saw a slight pullback to ₹16,168 per gram on February 26, after climbing to ₹16,189 on February 25, ₹16,178 on February 24, and ₹16,135 on February 23, reflecting mild consolidation following the strong late-month rebound.

Earlier, prices had recovered to ₹15,649 on February 19 after slipping to ₹15,420 on February 17–18, and briefly eased to ₹15,617 on February 20 before staging the sharp rally. Prior to that, gold had rebounded to ₹15,644 on February 16 following a volatile phase in early February, when the 24K rate fell to around ₹15,578 by February 13 after fluctuating near ₹15,800 at the start of the month.

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Gold Prices Today in India February 26, 2026

As of 11:40 AM on February 26, gold rate today across major Indian cities declines compared to the previous session. Below are the latest per-gram prices for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold across key regions:

• Gold Price Today in Mumbai: 24K at ₹16,168, 22K at ₹14,820, 18K at ₹12,126.
• Gold Price Today in Chennai: 24K at ₹16,277, 22K at ₹14,920, 18K at ₹12,765.
• Gold Price Today in Bangalore:24K at ₹16,168, 22K at ₹14,820, 18K at ₹12,126.
• Gold Price Today in Hyderabad: 24K at ₹16,168, 22K at ₹14,820, 18K at ₹12,126.
• Gold Price Today in Kerala: 24K at ₹16,168, 22K at ₹14,820, 18K at ₹12,126.
• Gold Price Today in Delhi: 24K at ₹16,183, 22K at ₹14,835, 18K at ₹12,141.

Recent Gold Price Movements in India

Here’s a snapshot of how gold prices have moved over the past few days:

• February 26th: 24K at ₹16,168, 22K at ₹14,820, 18K at ₹12,126.
• February 25th: 24K at ₹16,189, 22K at ₹16,189, 18K at ₹12,142.
• February 24th: 24K at ₹16,178, 22K at ₹14,830, 18K at ₹12,134.
• February 23rd: 24K at ₹16,135, 22K at ₹14,790, 18K at ₹12,101.
• February 20th: 24K at ₹15,617, 22K at ₹14,315, 18K at ₹11,713.

Gold prices in India remain volatile, with the recent rebound showing signs of mild consolidation on February 26. On February 26, 24K gold eased to ₹16,168, slightly lower than ₹16,189 on February 25 and ₹16,178 on February 24, though still above ₹16,135 recorded on February 23. Meanwhile, 18K gold softened to ₹12,126, compared with ₹12,142 and ₹12,134 in the previous two sessions. The broader uptrend follows last week’s pullback, when 24K had slipped to ₹15,617 on February 20 before rallying sharply through February 23–25. Despite the minor dip in the latest session, prices remain elevated, suggesting underlying buying support even as short-term volatility persists.

Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices in India remain volatile, with the recent rally pausing slightly on February 26. The 24K rate eased to ₹16,168, down from ₹16,189 on February 25, after rising from ₹16,135 on February 23 and ₹16,178 on February 24. Despite the minor dip, prices remain well above the ₹15,617 level seen on February 20.

Similarly, 22K gold, which had rebounded from ₹14,315 on February 20 to ₹14,790 on February 23 and ₹14,830 on February 24, is now around ₹14,820 on February 26, indicating mild consolidation after the recent upswing.

The 18K rate also softened slightly to ₹12,126 on February 26, compared with ₹12,142 on February 25 and ₹12,134 on February 24. Overall, the trend still reflects a strong recovery from last week’s weakness, though short-term volatility persists.

Conclusion

As of February 26, gold prices across most major cities are hovering around ₹16,168 per gram for 24K, ₹14,820 for 22K, and ₹12,126 for 18K. Chennai continues to trade at a premium, with 24K gold at ₹16,277, while Delhi is slightly higher than the broader average at ₹16,183.

While the rally has cooled marginally, gold remains elevated compared to February 20 levels, suggesting underlying buying support. However, with frequent price swings in recent sessions, the metal is likely to stay sensitive to global cues, currency movements, and shifts in overall market sentiment.