Gold Rate Today, July 2: Price increases; check 18, 22, 24 carat gold prices at jewellery stores

Gold prices after falling on the previous day increased in price on Thursday (July 2, 2026). According to GoodReturns.in, 24 carat gold increased in price by ₹377 per gm to ₹14,455, while 22 carat gold was pricier by ₹345 and quoted at ₹13,250 per gm. Meanwhile, 18 carat gold also increased in price by ₹282.

On July 2, 2026, gold prices across major brands are as below:

Kalyan Jewellers 24 carat gold is priced at ₹14,378, while 22 carat and 18 carat gold is available at a price of ₹13,180 and ₹10,784 per gm, respectively.

Tanishq: 24 carat gold is priced at ₹14,427 per gm, while 22 carat is priced at ₹13,225 per gm. Meanwhile, 18 carat gold is available at ₹10,820 per gm.

Joyalukkas: 22 carat gold is priced at ₹13,180 per gm. 24 carat gold quoted at ₹14,378 per gm, while 18 carat gold was retailing at ₹10,784.

Malabar Gold: 24 carat gold is priced at ₹14,378, while 22 carat is available at a price of ₹13,180 per gm, respectively.

Factors influencing gold rate in India

Gold prices on the MCX traded on a positive note with Gold August futures trading higher by 0.18% or ₹260 at ₹144690 per 10 gm. The day's high and low prices were ₹1,43,765 and ₹1,44,980 per 10 gm, respectively.

The precious yellow metal extended gains as a weaker-than-expected jobs data as well as lower oil prices lent support to the bullion.

Oil prices registered a decline after Iran and the US completed a round of indirect talks on Wednesday, easing inflationary concerns. WTI crude traded with a cut of over 1% at $70.82 per barrel.

Meanwhile, investors are awaiting US nonfarm payroll data due to be released later today for further cues on Federal Reserve's interest rate path. In addition, markets continue to track developments in the Middle East which will influence gold prices in the near-term.