Gold price today hits fresh record above ₹1.62 lakh on MCX amid global uncertainty

Gold prices in India have smashed yet another milestone. On January 28, 2026, MCX gold futures climbed past ₹1.62 lakh per 10 g, marking a new all‑time high for the precious metal. This surge came as global markets grappled with widening economic uncertainty and investors rushed to safe‑haven assets. Domestic bullion markets mirrored the trend with silver also touching record territory near ₹3.75 lakh per kg.