Gold prices often vary between Indian markets and international hubs such as Dubai due to import duties, GST, currency exchange fluctuations and regional demand patterns. These differences are closely observed by investors, traders and consumers comparing domestic bullion rates with global benchmarks.
On March 6, 2026, gold prices in Chennai continued to trade above Dubai rates when converted into Indian rupees, even though bullion prices in the UAE market remained relatively stable during the morning trading session.
| Purity | Price (1g) | Price (10g) |
| 24K Gold | ₹16,090 | ₹1,60,900 |
| 22K Gold | ₹14,749 | ₹1,47,492 |
Note: Rates updated at 2:35 PM on March 6, 2026. Prices may change during the day.
The AED–INR exchange rate on March 6, 2026, stood at ₹24.89, meaning 1 AED equalled ₹24.89.
Based on live gold prices in Dubai, the converted rates are as follows:
| Purity | Dubai Price (AED/gram) | INR/gram | INR/10 gram |
| 24K | 618.00 | ₹15,382 | ₹1,53,820 |
| 22K | 572.25 | ₹14,242 | ₹1,42,420 |
Note: INR values are approximate and calculated using the prevailing exchange rate. Dubai prices reflect afternoon rates on March 6, 2026.
| Karat | Chennai (10g) | Dubai (10g) | Price Difference |
| 24K | ₹1,60,900 | ₹1,53,820 | ₹7,080 |
| 22K | ₹1,47,492 | ₹1,42,420 | ₹5,072 |
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As of March 6, 2026, gold prices in Chennai remain higher than Dubai rates after currency conversion. The difference, ranging between about ₹5,000 and ₹7,000 per 10 grams depending on purity, reflects the impact of import duties, GST and other local market factors influencing bullion prices in India.
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Published on: Mar 6, 2026, 2:45 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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