Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Gold prices plunged ₹6,004 to ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Thursday (April 2, 2026) amid intensified geopolitical tensions in West Asia that boosted the U.S. dollar and dampened the investors’ sentiment. Snapping a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for the June delivery plunged ₹6,004, or 3.91%, to ₹1,47,704 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Analysts said precious metal prices declined as the U.S. dollar rebounded following remarks by President Donald Trump indicating a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Gold prices declined on Thursday, ending a four-day gain, as the U.S. dollar rebounded after President Donald Trump warned that the military campaign in Iran could continue with more intense action over the next two to three weeks, Jigar Trivedi, senior research analyst at IndusInd Securities, said. Published – April 02, 2026 10:05 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities Rowing experts meet SAAP MD, propose to set up four centres in State