India, May 1 -- Gold prices opened higher on 01 May 2026, reflecting firm domestic demand, global inflation worries and cautious investor sentiment after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. In India, 24K gold stood at Rs.15,066 per gram, 22K at Rs.13,810 and 18K at Rs.11,299.

Despite recent volatility, bullion remains one of India's most trusted assets. Household gold holdings in India are estimated above 25,000 tonnes, while the country remains among the world's largest consumers of jewellery and investment gold with wedding demand, festival buying, ETF flows and MCX trading active, May begins with markets watching whether gold can reclaim record highs.

Domestic Gold Prices (India) - 01 May 2026

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