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Gold Rate in Punalur Today

Punalur, Kollam, Kerala

Updated Today

Punalur Gold Rates

Today's prices · 05 Sep 2026

22K Gold (916) ↑ ₹252.5
₹14,112.49
per gram
10 grams ₹141,125
100 grams ₹1,411,249
Yesterday ₹13,859.99
24K Gold (999)
₹15,406.62
per gram
10 grams ₹154,066
100 grams ₹1,540,662
Yesterday ₹15,130.92
18K Gold (750)
₹11,566.55
per gram
10 grams ₹115,666
Silver (999)
₹232.53
per gram
100 grams ₹23,253

Gold Rate by Weight in Punalur

Today · 05 Sep 2026

Weight 24K (999) 22K ★ (916) 18K (750)
1 gram ₹15,407 ₹14,112 ₹11,567
2 grams ₹30,813 ₹28,225 ₹23,133
4 grams ₹61,626 ₹56,450 ₹46,266
5 grams ₹77,033 ₹70,562 ₹57,833
8 grams ₹123,253 ₹112,900 ₹92,532
10 grams ₹154,066 ₹141,125 ₹115,666
1 Tola (11.664 g) ₹179,700 ₹164,605 ₹134,910
20 grams ₹308,132 ₹282,250 ₹231,331
50 grams ₹770,331 ₹705,625 ₹578,328
1 Troy oz (31.1 g) ₹479,200 ₹438,948 ₹359,760
100 grams ₹1,540,662 ₹1,411,249 ₹1,156,655
1 kg ₹15,406,620 ₹14,112,490 ₹11,566,550
★ 22K (916 Hallmark) is the standard for jewellery in India. Prices are metal value only — making charges, GST (3%), and hallmarking fee are additional.

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Estimated Gold Value

* Metal value only. Add making charges (₹200–₹800/g), 3% GST, and hallmarking fee for total purchase cost.

10-Day Gold Rate History — Punalur

22K & 24K daily rates

Date 24K / gram 22K / gram 22K / 10g
04 Sep 2026 Today ₹15,406.62 ₹14,112.49 ₹141,125
03 Sep 2026 ₹15,130.92 ₹13,859.99 ₹138,600
02 Sep 2026 ₹15,330.82 ₹14,043.09 ₹140,431
01 Sep 2026 ₹15,596.02 ₹14,285.99 ₹142,860
31 Aug 2026 ₹15,970.32 ₹14,628.79 ₹146,288
30 Aug 2026 ₹15,970.32 ₹14,628.79 ₹146,288
29 Aug 2026 ₹15,970.32 ₹14,628.79 ₹146,288

Monthly Gold Rate Summary — Punalur

22K highest and lowest price each month

Sep 2026
High
₹14,286
Low
₹13,860
Aug 2026
High
₹14,629
Low
₹14,629

30-Day Gold Price Trend

22K gold rate movement in Punalur

About Gold Rate in Punalur

Gold rate in Punalur, Kollam, Kerala today is ₹14,112.49 per gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) gold and ₹15,406.62 per gram for 24K (999) gold. These rates are updated daily based on the official IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) rate, adjusted for local market conditions in Punalur.

The price of gold in Punalur may vary slightly from the national IBJA rate due to transportation costs from the nearest wholesale gold hub, local taxes, and jeweller margins. The actual price you pay at a jewellery store will be higher — jewellers add making charges (typically ₹200–₹800 per gram), 3% GST on the total, and a hallmarking fee of ₹45 per piece.

22K gold (916 hallmark) is the most popular choice for jewellery purchases in India including Punalur because it is durable and affordable. 24K gold (999 purity) is preferred for investment in coins and bars as it has no alloy content. 18K gold is used for lightweight, modern jewellery designs.

There are currently 4 jewellers listed in Punalur on JewellersInCity. Use the listings above to compare prices, read reviews, and find the best jeweller near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gold rate in Punalur — common queries answered

Today's gold rate in Punalur, Kollam is ₹14,112.49/gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) and ₹15,406.62/gram for 24K (999 purity). These rates are as of 05 Sep 2026.
10 grams of 22K gold in Punalur costs ₹141,125 today. 10 grams of 24K gold costs ₹154,066. Note: actual purchase price will include making charges and 3% GST.
1 Tola equals 11.664 grams. At today's rate, 1 Tola of 22K gold in Punalur costs ₹164,605 and 1 Tola of 24K gold costs ₹179,700.
1 Sovereign equals 8 grams. Today's price for 1 sovereign of 22K gold in Punalur is ₹112,900.
The IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) publishes a national benchmark rate. Local rates in Punalur vary by ₹1–₹15 per gram due to transportation costs from the nearest wholesale gold market, local demand, and supply chain logistics. Cities near wholesale hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, or Ahmedabad tend to have rates closer to the national benchmark.
22K gold (916 hallmark) is ideal for jewellery as it is more durable due to alloy content, and is the most common purity in Indian jewellery stores. 24K gold (999) is best for investment — coins and bars — because it has no alloy and retains value better. For daily-wear jewellery, 22K is the practical choice.
100 grams of 22K gold in Punalur costs ₹1,411,249 today. 100 grams of 24K gold costs ₹1,540,662. These are metal values only; buying cost will be higher.
The gold rate across Kollam district follows the same base IBJA rate with minor tehsil-level adjustments. For the exact Kollam district rate, visit the Kollam gold rate page. Punalur is one of the tehsils within Kollam district.

Punalur Stats

Today vs Yesterday

22K Today ₹14,112.49
22K Yesterday ₹13,859.99
Change +₹252.50
Disclaimer

Rates shown are indicative. Actual prices include making charges, GST and vary by jeweller.

Punalur vs National Gold Rate Today

How the local rate is built up from the IBJA benchmark

Punalur
₹14,112
per gram · 22K
Adjusted
Kollam Dist.
per gram · 22K
Kerala
per gram · 22K
India (IBJA)
₹14,101
per gram · 22K
Punalur: +₹11
Nearest gold hub: Chennai (581 km)
Location premium: +₹11.49/g vs IBJA
▲ ₹253/g vs yesterday

Gold Rate FAQ — Punalur

Common questions about gold pricing in Punalur

What is today's gold rate in Punalur?
Today's 22K (916 hallmark) gold rate in Punalur is ₹14,112 per gram. The 24K (999 purity) rate is ₹15,407/gram and 18K (750) is ₹11,567/gram. This rate is computed from the IBJA national benchmark adjusted for Punalur's distance from Chennai (581 km). Rates rose ₹253/g compared to yesterday.
Why does gold cost more in Punalur than the national rate?
Gold is physically transported from major bullion hubs (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Surat) to retail outlets across India. Punalur is 581 km from the nearest hub (Chennai), so jewellers add a small location premium to cover transport, insurance, and local handling. The current location premium for Punalur is +₹11.49 per gram over the IBJA benchmark. State-level taxes and association-set retail prices also create small variations between cities.
When is the best time to buy gold in Punalur?
Two strategies — astrological and economic — guide gold buying in India. Astrologically, the next auspicious muhurat for Punalur is Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, 9 May 2027 (246 days away), with the local window between 05:51 – 13:12. Economically, IBJA publishes rates twice daily (AM and PM) — afternoon rates often differ from morning by ₹20–₹100/g. Avoid buying during festival peaks (Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras) when rates spike from demand. Gold tends to soften in March-April after wedding season ends and again in September before Navratri starts.
What are the GST and other taxes on gold in Punalur?
Two GST components apply to every gold jewellery purchase across India, including Punalur: 3% GST on the gold value (weight × today's rate) and 5% GST on the making charges. A typical 10-gram 22K piece at today's rate of ₹14,112/g works out to: gold ₹141,125 + making charges (typically 8–13% in Kerala) + 3% GST on gold + 5% GST on making. Since June 2021, hallmarking adds no extra cost — every BIS-certified piece must include the HUID stamp at no charge. Always insist on a GST-compliant tax invoice; without one, the purchase isn't legally protected and resale value drops.
How often do gold rates change in Punalur?
The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) publishes official benchmark rates twice every working day — once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Most jewellers in Punalur update their counter rates with the AM IBJA rate and hold it through the day. International gold prices in London or Comex can shift the IBJA AM-vs-PM by ₹50–₹200 per gram on volatile days. On weekends and bank holidays no fresh rate is published, so Friday's evening rate carries through to Monday morning. For Punalur, the local rate also includes the location premium of +₹11.49/g — this stays stable for weeks unless the nearest hub's transport costs change.

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Today's All-In Price (per 10g)

Final out-of-pocket price for 10 grams in Punalur including local making charges and GST:

Gold (22K, 10g) ₹141,125
Making @ 12% ₹16,935
GST (3% gold + 5% making) ₹5,080
Final price ₹163,140

Estimate only — your jeweller's actual making rate may differ. Always ask for an itemised bill.

Old Gold Exchange Rate

Today's likely buy-back rate per gram at Punalur jewellers (before wastage and assay deductions):

22K (916) hallmarked ~₹13,548/g
18K (750) hallmarked ~₹11,096/g
14K (585) hallmarked ~₹8,657/g

Formula: today's 22K × purity factor × (1 − wastage). Most Punalur jewellers deduct 2–8% as wastage. Non-hallmarked gold gets assayed first, often reducing the rate further.

HUID Verification

Every gold piece sold in Punalur after June 2021 must carry a six-digit HUID. To verify any bill or piece:

  1. Download BIS Care app (Play Store / App Store, free)
  2. Tap "Verify HUID" inside the app
  3. Enter the six-digit code stamped on your jewellery
  4. Match jeweller name + purity + hallmarking date with your bill

If the BIS Care result differs from the jeweller you bought from, refuse the piece and report to BIS at 1800-11-4000.

About Punalur

Kollam, Kerala

Punalur is a tehsil in Kollam district, Kerala. The nearest major gold trading hub is Chennai, approximately 581 km away, which results in local gold rates running about ₹11.49/g above the IBJA national benchmark. Punalur uses STD code 05947.

STD Code
05947
Nearest Gold Hub
Chennai · 581 km
Coordinates
9.0176°N, 76.9261°E
Gold Price Adjustment
+₹11.49/gram vs national

Upcoming Gold-Buying Muhurats — Punalur

Auspicious dates with local timing (-22 min vs IST)

Akshaya Tritiya

246 days away

Sunday, 9 May 2027

The single most auspicious day of the Hindu calendar to buy gold. Wealth purchased today is believed to grow continuously.

Punalur window
05:51 – 13:12
IST: 06:14 – 13:35 IST

Akshaya Tritiya

600 days away

Thursday, 27 April 2028

The single most auspicious day of the Hindu calendar to buy gold. Wealth purchased today is believed to grow continuously.

Punalur window
05:31 – 12:01
IST: 05:54 – 12:24 IST

Dhanteras

63 days away

Saturday, 7 November 2026

The first day of Diwali — when buying gold, silver and utensils invokes Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. Largest single-day gold buying event in India.

Punalur window
17:06 – 19:01
IST: 17:29 – 19:24 IST
Why timings differ from IST: Vedic muhurats are computed from local sunrise — so Punalur's longitude shifts the auspicious window by roughly 22 minutes from the standard IST muhurat. Punalur jewellers traditionally honour these local windows during festival sales.

Kerala Jewellery Market

State-level buying context for Punalur shoppers

Tradition & Style

Kerala has the highest per-capita gold consumption in India. Cherabhumi (waist belt) and Kasumala necklaces are iconic bridal pieces. Thrissur is the state's gold trade capital.

Typical Making Charges

8–13%

of gold value in Kerala

Preferred Purity

22K hallmark; 24K coins popular for investment

Peak Buying Seasons

Onam (Aug–Sep), Vishu (Apr), Christmas, wedding season (Dec–Feb)

Major Gold Markets in Kerala

Thrissur Kochi Kozhikode Thiruvananthapuram

BIS adoption: Very high — Kerala's organized retail jewellery sector is among the most BIS-compliant in India.

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