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Gold Rate in Kavaratti Today

Kavaratti, Lakshadweep District, Lakshadweep

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Kavaratti Gold Rates

Today's prices · 05 Sep 2026

22K Gold (916) ↑ ₹86.4
₹14,200.73
per gram
10 grams ₹142,007
100 grams ₹1,420,073
Yesterday ₹14,114.33
24K Gold (999)
₹15,502.93
per gram
10 grams ₹155,029
100 grams ₹1,550,293
Yesterday ₹15,408.63
18K Gold (750)
₹11,638.86
per gram
10 grams ₹116,389
Silver (999)
₹235.46
per gram
100 grams ₹23,546

Gold Rate by Weight in Kavaratti

Today · 05 Sep 2026

Weight 24K (999) 22K ★ (916) 18K (750)
1 gram ₹15,503 ₹14,201 ₹11,639
2 grams ₹31,006 ₹28,401 ₹23,278
4 grams ₹62,012 ₹56,803 ₹46,555
5 grams ₹77,515 ₹71,004 ₹58,194
8 grams ₹124,023 ₹113,606 ₹93,111
10 grams ₹155,029 ₹142,007 ₹116,389
1 Tola (11.664 g) ₹180,823 ₹165,634 ₹135,753
20 grams ₹310,059 ₹284,015 ₹232,777
50 grams ₹775,147 ₹710,037 ₹581,943
1 Troy oz (31.1 g) ₹482,195 ₹441,692 ₹362,009
100 grams ₹1,550,293 ₹1,420,073 ₹1,163,886
1 kg ₹15,502,930 ₹14,200,730 ₹11,638,860
★ 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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10-Day Gold Rate History — Kavaratti

22K & 24K daily rates

Date 24K / gram 22K / gram 22K / 10g
05 Sep 2026 Today ₹15,502.93 ₹14,200.73 ₹142,007
04 Sep 2026 ₹15,408.63 ₹14,114.33 ₹141,143
03 Sep 2026 ₹15,132.93 ₹13,861.83 ₹138,618
02 Sep 2026 ₹15,332.83 ₹14,044.93 ₹140,449
01 Sep 2026 ₹15,598.03 ₹14,287.83 ₹142,878
31 Aug 2026 ₹15,972.33 ₹14,630.63 ₹146,306
30 Aug 2026 ₹15,972.33 ₹14,630.63 ₹146,306
29 Aug 2026 ₹15,972.33 ₹14,630.63 ₹146,306

Monthly Gold Rate Summary — Kavaratti

22K highest and lowest price each month

Sep 2026
High
₹14,288
Low
₹13,862
Aug 2026
High
₹14,631
Low
₹14,631

30-Day Gold Price Trend

22K gold rate movement in Kavaratti

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About Gold Rate in Kavaratti

Gold rate in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep District, Lakshadweep today is ₹14,200.73 per gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) gold and ₹15,502.93 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 Kavaratti.

The price of gold in Kavaratti 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 Kavaratti 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 is currently 1 jeweller listed in Kavaratti on JewellersInCity. Use the listings above to compare prices, read reviews, and find the best jeweller near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gold rate in Kavaratti — common queries answered

Today's gold rate in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep District is ₹14,200.73/gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) and ₹15,502.93/gram for 24K (999 purity). These rates are as of 05 Sep 2026.
10 grams of 22K gold in Kavaratti costs ₹142,007 today. 10 grams of 24K gold costs ₹155,029. 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 Kavaratti costs ₹165,634 and 1 Tola of 24K gold costs ₹180,823.
1 Sovereign equals 8 grams. Today's price for 1 sovereign of 22K gold in Kavaratti is ₹113,606.
The IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) publishes a national benchmark rate. Local rates in Kavaratti 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 Kavaratti costs ₹1,420,073 today. 100 grams of 24K gold costs ₹1,550,293. These are metal values only; buying cost will be higher.
The gold rate across Lakshadweep District district follows the same base IBJA rate with minor tehsil-level adjustments. For the exact Lakshadweep District district rate, visit the Lakshadweep District gold rate page. Kavaratti is one of the tehsils within Lakshadweep District district.

Kavaratti Stats

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Today vs Yesterday

22K Today ₹14,200.73
22K Yesterday ₹14,114.33
Change +₹86.40

Nearby Tehsils

Agatti
₹14,200.88/g
↑ ₹86.4
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₹14,200.60/g
↑ ₹86.4
Andrott
₹14,200.16/g
↑ ₹86.4
Bitra
₹14,200.54/g
↑ ₹86.4
Chetlat
₹14,200.47/g
↑ ₹86.4

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

Kavaratti vs National Gold Rate Today

How the local rate is built up from the IBJA benchmark

Kavaratti
₹14,201
per gram · 22K
Adjusted
Lakshadweep District Dist.
—
per gram · 22K
Lakshadweep
—
per gram · 22K
India (IBJA)
₹14,187
per gram · 22K
Kavaratti: +₹13
Nearest gold hub: Chennai (877 km)
Location premium: +₹13.33/g vs IBJA
▲ ₹86/g vs yesterday

Gold Rate FAQ — Kavaratti

Common questions about gold pricing in Kavaratti

What is today's gold rate in Kavaratti?
Today's 22K (916 hallmark) gold rate in Kavaratti is ₹14,201 per gram. The 24K (999 purity) rate is ₹15,503/gram and 18K (750) is ₹11,639/gram. This rate is computed from the IBJA national benchmark adjusted for Kavaratti's distance from Chennai (877 km). Rates rose ₹86/g compared to yesterday.
Why does gold cost more in Kavaratti 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. Kavaratti is 877 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 Kavaratti is +₹13.33 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 Kavaratti?
Two strategies — astrological and economic — guide gold buying in India. Astrologically, the next auspicious muhurat for Kavaratti is Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, 9 May 2027 (246 days away), with the local window between 05:34 – 12:55. 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 Kavaratti?
Two GST components apply to every gold jewellery purchase across India, including Kavaratti: 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 ₹14,201/g works out to: gold ₹142,007 + making charges (typically 9–15% in Lakshadweep) + 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 Kavaratti?
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 Kavaratti 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 Kavaratti, the local rate also includes the location premium of +₹13.33/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 Kavaratti including local making charges and GST:

Gold (22K, 10g) ₹142,007
Making @ 12% ₹17,041
GST (3% gold + 5% making) ₹5,112
Final price ₹164,160

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 Kavaratti jewellers (before wastage and assay deductions):

22K (916) hallmarked ~₹13,633/g
18K (750) hallmarked ~₹11,165/g
14K (585) hallmarked ~₹8,711/g

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

HUID Verification

Every gold piece sold in Kavaratti 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 Kavaratti

Lakshadweep District, Lakshadweep

Kavaratti is a tehsil in Lakshadweep District district, Lakshadweep. The nearest major gold trading hub is Chennai, approximately 877 km away, which results in local gold rates running about ₹13.33/g above the IBJA national benchmark. Kavaratti uses STD code 05625.

STD Code
05625
Nearest Gold Hub
Chennai · 877 km
Coordinates
10.5593°N, 72.6358°E
Gold Price Adjustment
+₹13.33/gram vs national

Upcoming Gold-Buying Muhurats — Kavaratti

Auspicious dates with local timing (-39 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.

Kavaratti window
05:34 – 12:55
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.

Kavaratti window
05:14 – 11:44
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.

Kavaratti window
16:49 – 18:44
IST: 17:29 – 19:24 IST
Why timings differ from IST: Vedic muhurats are computed from local sunrise — so Kavaratti's longitude shifts the auspicious window by roughly 39 minutes from the standard IST muhurat. Kavaratti jewellers traditionally honour these local windows during festival sales.

Lakshadweep Jewellery Market

State-level buying context for Kavaratti shoppers

Tradition & Style

Lakshadweep's overwhelmingly Mappila Muslim population follows Kerala-Mappila jewellery traditions — heavy 22K gold sets emphasising the bride's family wealth, with chest-spanning Kasu Mala-style pieces being central.

Typical Making Charges

9–15%

of gold value in Lakshadweep

Preferred Purity

22K hallmark — heavy investment-grade gold

Peak Buying Seasons

Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, wedding season

Major Gold Markets in Lakshadweep

Kavaratti Kochi (mainland sourcing)

BIS adoption: Mostly mainland-imported — Kavaratti retailers source from Kochi/Thrissur.

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