Tamil Nadu Gold Rate Today
Live 22K and 24K gold prices across Tamil Nadu — 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 |
Tamil Nadu is one of India's most gold-obsessed states. Gold is deeply woven into Tamil culture — it is exchanged at weddings, gifted at Pongal, worn daily by women of all income levels, and considered the most auspicious asset a family can hold. Tamil Nadu accounts for an estimated 25–30% of India's total gold jewellery demand.
Salem district in Tamil Nadu has one of the highest per-capita gold consumption rates in the entire country — a cultural phenomenon rooted in the region's prosperous textile economy.
Usman Road and T. Nagar in Chennai, Oppanakara Street in Coimbatore, Meenakshi Amman temple streets in Madurai, Saravana Stores gold sections across the state.
Akha Teej (Akshaya Tritiya), Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Pongal, and wedding season (November–February) see the highest gold purchases.
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 Tamil Nadu jeweller prices vary by city and jeweller. Always confirm with your jeweller on the day of purchase.
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