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Gold Rate in Kilakarai Today

Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

Updated Today

Kilakarai Gold Rates

Today's prices · 05 Sep 2026

22K Gold (916) ↑ ₹86.4
₹14,197.62
per gram
10 grams ₹141,976
100 grams ₹1,419,762
Yesterday ₹14,111.22
24K Gold (999)
₹15,499.54
per gram
10 grams ₹154,995
100 grams ₹1,549,954
Yesterday ₹15,405.24
18K Gold (750)
₹11,636.31
per gram
10 grams ₹116,363
Silver (999)
₹235.46
per gram
100 grams ₹23,546

Gold Rate by Weight in Kilakarai

Today · 05 Sep 2026

Weight 24K (999) 22K ★ (916) 18K (750)
1 gram ₹15,500 ₹14,198 ₹11,636
2 grams ₹30,999 ₹28,395 ₹23,273
4 grams ₹61,998 ₹56,790 ₹46,545
5 grams ₹77,498 ₹70,988 ₹58,182
8 grams ₹123,996 ₹113,581 ₹93,090
10 grams ₹154,995 ₹141,976 ₹116,363
1 Tola (11.664 g) ₹180,784 ₹165,598 ₹135,724
20 grams ₹309,991 ₹283,952 ₹232,726
50 grams ₹774,977 ₹709,881 ₹581,816
1 Troy oz (31.1 g) ₹482,090 ₹441,596 ₹361,930
100 grams ₹1,549,954 ₹1,419,762 ₹1,163,631
1 kg ₹15,499,540 ₹14,197,620 ₹11,636,310
★ 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 — Kilakarai

22K & 24K daily rates

Date 24K / gram 22K / gram 22K / 10g
05 Sep 2026 Today ₹15,499.54 ₹14,197.62 ₹141,976
04 Sep 2026 ₹15,405.24 ₹14,111.22 ₹141,112
03 Sep 2026 ₹15,129.54 ₹13,858.72 ₹138,587
02 Sep 2026 ₹15,329.44 ₹14,041.82 ₹140,418
01 Sep 2026 ₹15,594.64 ₹14,284.72 ₹142,847
31 Aug 2026 ₹15,968.94 ₹14,627.52 ₹146,275
30 Aug 2026 ₹15,968.94 ₹14,627.52 ₹146,275
29 Aug 2026 ₹15,968.94 ₹14,627.52 ₹146,275

Monthly Gold Rate Summary — Kilakarai

22K highest and lowest price each month

Sep 2026
High
₹14,285
Low
₹13,859
Aug 2026
High
₹14,628
Low
₹14,628

30-Day Gold Price Trend

22K gold rate movement in Kilakarai

Jewellers in Kilakarai

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About Gold Rate in Kilakarai

Gold rate in Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu today is ₹14,197.62 per gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) gold and ₹15,499.54 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 Kilakarai.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Gold rate in Kilakarai — common queries answered

Today's gold rate in Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram is ₹14,197.62/gram for 22K (916 Hallmark) and ₹15,499.54/gram for 24K (999 purity). These rates are as of 05 Sep 2026.
10 grams of 22K gold in Kilakarai costs ₹141,976 today. 10 grams of 24K gold costs ₹154,995. 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 Kilakarai costs ₹165,598 and 1 Tola of 24K gold costs ₹180,784.
1 Sovereign equals 8 grams. Today's price for 1 sovereign of 22K gold in Kilakarai is ₹113,581.
The IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) publishes a national benchmark rate. Local rates in Kilakarai 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 Kilakarai costs ₹1,419,762 today. 100 grams of 24K gold costs ₹1,549,954. These are metal values only; buying cost will be higher.
The gold rate across Ramanathapuram district follows the same base IBJA rate with minor tehsil-level adjustments. For the exact Ramanathapuram district rate, visit the Ramanathapuram gold rate page. Kilakarai is one of the tehsils within Ramanathapuram district.

Kilakarai Stats

Today vs Yesterday

22K Today ₹14,197.62
22K Yesterday ₹14,111.22
Change +₹86.40
Disclaimer

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

Kilakarai vs National Gold Rate Today

How the local rate is built up from the IBJA benchmark

Kilakarai
₹14,198
per gram · 22K
Adjusted
Ramanathapuram Dist.
per gram · 22K
Tamil Nadu
per gram · 22K
India (IBJA)
₹14,187
per gram · 22K
Kilakarai: +₹10
Nearest gold hub: Chennai (458 km)
Location premium: +₹10.22/g vs IBJA
▲ ₹86/g vs yesterday

Gold Rate FAQ — Kilakarai

Common questions about gold pricing in Kilakarai

What is today's gold rate in Kilakarai?
Today's 22K (916 hallmark) gold rate in Kilakarai is ₹14,198 per gram. The 24K (999 purity) rate is ₹15,500/gram and 18K (750) is ₹11,636/gram. This rate is computed from the IBJA national benchmark adjusted for Kilakarai's distance from Chennai (458 km). Rates rose ₹86/g compared to yesterday.
Why does gold cost more in Kilakarai 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. Kilakarai is 458 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 Kilakarai is +₹10.22 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 Kilakarai?
Two strategies — astrological and economic — guide gold buying in India. Astrologically, the next auspicious muhurat for Kilakarai is Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, 9 May 2027 (245 days away), with the local window between 05:59 – 13:20. 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 Kilakarai?
Two GST components apply to every gold jewellery purchase across India, including Kilakarai: 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 ₹14,198/g works out to: gold ₹141,976 + making charges (typically 8–15% in Tamil Nadu) + 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 Kilakarai?
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 Kilakarai 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 Kilakarai, the local rate also includes the location premium of +₹10.22/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 Kilakarai including local making charges and GST:

Gold (22K, 10g) ₹141,976
Making @ 12% ₹17,037
GST (3% gold + 5% making) ₹5,111
Final price ₹164,124

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 Kilakarai jewellers (before wastage and assay deductions):

22K (916) hallmarked ~₹13,630/g
18K (750) hallmarked ~₹11,163/g
14K (585) hallmarked ~₹8,709/g

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

HUID Verification

Every gold piece sold in Kilakarai 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 Kilakarai

Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

Kilakarai is a tehsil in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. The nearest major gold trading hub is Chennai, approximately 458 km away, which results in local gold rates running about ₹10.22/g above the IBJA national benchmark. Kilakarai uses STD code 06654.

STD Code
06654
Nearest Gold Hub
Chennai · 458 km
Coordinates
9.2343°N, 78.7836°E
Gold Price Adjustment
+₹10.22/gram vs national

Upcoming Gold-Buying Muhurats — Kilakarai

Auspicious dates with local timing (-15 min vs IST)

Akshaya Tritiya

245 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.

Kilakarai window
05:59 – 13:20
IST: 06:14 – 13:35 IST

Akshaya Tritiya

599 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.

Kilakarai window
05:39 – 12:09
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.

Kilakarai window
17:14 – 19:09
IST: 17:29 – 19:24 IST
Why timings differ from IST: Vedic muhurats are computed from local sunrise — so Kilakarai's longitude shifts the auspicious window by roughly 15 minutes from the standard IST muhurat. Kilakarai jewellers traditionally honour these local windows during festival sales.

Tamil Nadu Jewellery Market

State-level buying context for Kilakarai shoppers

Tradition & Style

Tamil Nadu is renowned for temple jewellery (Thanjavur style), antique Guttapusalu, and Vanki armlets. Chennai's T. Nagar is South India's largest gold retail hub.

Typical Making Charges

8–15%

of gold value in Tamil Nadu

Preferred Purity

22K hallmark; temple jewellery in 24K gold-plated

Peak Buying Seasons

Pongal (Jan), Akshaya Tritiya, Karthigai Deepam (Nov–Dec)

Major Gold Markets in Tamil Nadu

Chennai Coimbatore Madurai Salem

BIS adoption: High in urban centres; rapidly growing in Tier-2 cities.

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