Gold price today, March 14 -- Maintaining its upward run for the third straight day, gold prices touched another peak on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in today's trading session, March 14. The April expiry contract opened higher at Rs.87,781 per 10 grams and strengthened further to hit a fresh peak of Rs.88,280, marking a 0.57% jump from the previous closing price.

Meanwhile, spot gold prices surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time earlier today, reaching a fresh all-time high of $3,004. So far this year, spot prices have already climbed 14.20% after ending the previous calendar year with a 27.24% gain.

Indian stock markets remained closed today in observance of Holi. However, commodity markets opened for the evening session ...