Gold At Record High On Safe-Haven Demand

The market views the US tariffs as inflationary, potentially boosting safe-haven demand for bullion, which is traditionally seen as a hedge against both rising prices and geopolitical turmoil - Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Mumbai: Gold prices in India on Wednesday surged to an all-time high at Rs8,432 per gram with an increase of Rs1,322 as compared to Rs8,310 on February 4, supported by safe-haven buying amid global uncertainties.

According to experts, gold prices touched an all-time high as it is underpinned by safe-haven demand after China responded to US tariffs, which were initially imposed by President Donald Trump on the world’s largest consumer of gold. Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited said the market views the US tariffs as inflationary, potentially boosting safe-haven demand for bullion, which is traditionally seen as a hedge against both rising prices and geopolitical turmoil.

Meanwhile, 22-carat gold was priced at Rs8,230 per gram. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), April gold futures touched a new peak of Rs84,200 per 10 grams. In Delhi, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs85,383 per 10 grams, while in Chennai, it was Rs85,231 per 10 grams.