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Gold, silver price today (March 2) in India: Gold slips, silver rebounds amid rising war tensions

March 2, 2026

Gold and silver prices in India saw significant fluctuations on March 2, 2026, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly following US-Israel strikes on Iran. While gold prices initially surged due to safe-haven buying, profit booking led to a decline in some rates, with 24K gold falling to ₹16,980 per gram. In contrast, silver prices rebounded sharply amid the geopolitical crisis.

Gold, silver price today (March 2) in India: Gold slips, silver rebounds amid rising war tensions

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Key Highlights

24K gold prices dropped to ₹16,980 per gram due to profit booking.
MCX gold futures surged by 3.5% to ₹1,67,915 per 10 grams.
Silver prices increased by 3.5% to ₹2,84,490 per kilogram.
The price fluctuations were triggered by US-Israel military actions against Iran.
The market volatility reflects heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.

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Gold, silver price today (March 2) in India: Gold slips, silver rebounds amid rising war tensions

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