Kerala Gold Rate Today
Live 22K and 24K gold prices across Kerala — per gram and per sovereign, updated daily from international spot prices.
Select any city for live rates, 10-day price history, and sovereign pricing.
| Date | 22K / gram | 22K / sovereign (8g) | 24K / gram | 18K / gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May | ₹15,031.64 +₹444.56 | ₹1,20,253 | ₹16,410.09 +₹485.33 | ₹12,307.57 |
| 28 May | ₹14,662.66 -₹319.00 | ₹1,17,301 | ₹16,007.27 -₹348.25 | ₹12,005.46 |
| 27 May | ₹14,985.74 -₹98.18 | ₹1,19,886 | ₹16,359.98 -₹107.18 | ₹12,269.99 |
| 26 May | ₹15,058.00 +₹5.83 | ₹1,20,464 | ₹16,438.87 +₹6.37 | ₹12,329.15 |
| 22 May | ₹15,106.33 -₹75.61 | ₹1,20,851 | ₹16,491.63 -₹82.55 | ₹12,368.72 |
| 21 May | ₹15,254.12 +₹213.13 | ₹1,22,033 | ₹16,652.97 +₹232.67 | ₹12,489.73 |
Kerala has the highest per-capita gold consumption of any Indian state — estimated at around 150–200 tonnes annually, which is roughly 20% of India's total consumption for just 3% of the population. Gold is not just jewellery here — it is savings, dowry, insurance, and identity. The state's large NRI population in the Gulf sends remittances that often convert directly into gold.
Thrissur district in Kerala is sometimes called the "Gold Capital of India" — its dense concentration of gold jewellers per square kilometre is arguably the highest in the country.
Thrissur gold market (one of the densest concentrations of jewellers in India), MG Road in Kochi, Convent Road in Thiruvananthapuram, Mavoor Road in Kozhikode.
Onam (August-September) is Kerala's biggest gold buying festival. Vishu (April) is also major. Wedding seasons in winter and summer are peak periods.
Buy only BIS hallmarked gold. Look for the BIS logo, purity mark (916 for 22K, 999 for 24K), year of marking, and jeweller's identification mark on every piece.
Always ask for gold rate, making charges, and GST separately in writing. Making charges range 8–25% and are negotiable. Get an invoice that shows all components.
If the goal is investment, Sovereign Gold Bonds give the same price appreciation plus 2.5% annual interest, and capital gains are tax-free at maturity. Physical jewellery has high making charges that erode returns.
Rates are calculated from XAU/INR spot + 15% import duty + 3% GST. Actual Kerala jeweller prices vary by city and jeweller. Always confirm with your jeweller on the day of purchase.
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