Kerala
Gold Rate in Thiruvananthapuram
Saturday, 25 April 2026
22K Gold
₹1,37,550
per 10 grams
₹13,755/ gram
₹1,10,040 / 8g • ₹13,75,500 / 100g
24K Gold
₹1,50,060
per 10 grams
₹15,006/ gram
₹1,20,048 / 8g • ₹15,00,600 / 100g
Thiruvananthapuram Gold Rate — All Weights
Thiruvananthapuram Gold Rate - Per Gram, 8g, 10g, 100g
| Weight | 22K Gold | 24K Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹13,755 | ₹15,006 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,10,040 | ₹1,20,048 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,37,550 | ₹1,50,060 |
| 100 grams | ₹13,75,500 | ₹15,00,600 |
Rate per gram - 22K: ₹13,755 | 24K: ₹15,006. Excludes GST & making charges.
Gold Rate in Thiruvananthapuram with GST (3%)
Every gold purchase in India attracts 3% GST on the metal value. The prices below show what you actually pay at a Thiruvananthapuram jeweller — base rate plus GST — before making charges.
GST is charged at 3% on gold value only. Making charges typically attract 5% GST separately and are not included above.
Gold Market in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram — Kerala's capital city, also known as Trivandrum — carries the full intensity of the state's extraordinary gold culture. As India's southernmost state capital and a city with a large government and professional class, Thiruvananthapuram combines stable institutional wealth with Kerala's tradition of continuous gold gifting at every life milestone. The Padmanabhaswamy temple — one of the world's wealthiest religious institutions — gives the city an almost mythological connection to gold, and the broader religious and social culture around it reinforces gold's centrality in everyday Thiruvananthapuram life.
Where to Buy Gold in Thiruvananthapuram: Key Markets
MG Road and the Statue Junction area form the city's primary jewellery corridor, lined with flagship showrooms from Malabar Gold, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, and Jos Alukkas. Chalai Bazaar, one of Thiruvananthapuram's oldest markets, houses long-standing family jewellers and Attingal's traditional goldsmith workshops supply bespoke pieces. East Fort near Padmanabhaswamy temple has temple jewellery specialists. Kazhakuttam and Technopark nearby add a tech-professional buyer demographic that leans toward lightweight and contemporary designs.
Thiruvananthapuram Jewellery Styles & Local Preferences
Thiruvananthapuram's jewellery follows Malayali conventions — Kasumala, Manga Mala, Pala Thali, Poothali, and multi-layered Haaram in 22K. The 'pavan' (8 grams) is the standard unit of transaction. Temple jewellery featuring Padmanabhaswamy iconography has a distinctive local character. The city's large Nair, Ezhava, and Syrian Christian communities each have slightly different bridal conventions, but all revolve around 22K gold and large quantities — a typical Thiruvananthapuram wedding set weighs 50–100 pavans (400–800 grams).
Festive & Seasonal Gold Demand in Thiruvananthapuram
Onam in August–September is the state's single largest festive gold-buying peak, and Thiruvananthapuram celebrates Onam with exceptional cultural intensity given its role as the capital of a state that considers Onam its defining festival. Vishu in April is the second-largest peak. Akshaya Tritiya is observed. The Kerala wedding season concentrates January–May and August–October. Gulf return windows — December–January and April–May — significantly amplify buying. The Padmanabhaswamy temple's major festival of Alpashi Utsavam draws additional regional buying traffic.
Buying Gold in Thiruvananthapuram: Practical Tips
Thiruvananthapuram's branded jewellery chains have some of India's strongest buyback policies — clarify the exact buyback and exchange terms in writing at the time of purchase, as Kerala-based chains often offer among the best resale value guarantees in the country. BIS hallmark and HUID compliance is near-universal at major showrooms. Making charges on heavy Malayali bridal sets can be negotiated for larger total weights — ask your jeweller about a tiered making-charge structure for sets above 50 grams. Always verify HUID codes on the BIS Care app before finalising payment.
This is general guidance. Always verify prices, purity, and jeweller credentials independently before any purchase.
How the Thiruvananthapuram Gold Rate Is Determined
The gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram is not arbitrarily set. It is derived from a chain that begins with the international spot price, typically quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on the COMEX and LBMA. That dollar figure is converted into Indian rupees per 10 grams using the prevailing USD-INR exchange rate. Customs duty on gold imports and a 3% GST are then layered on top to arrive at a landed domestic price.
Local jewellers' associations in Kerala — along with wholesale bullion dealers in Thiruvananthapuram — announce daily rates that further reflect local transportation costs, dealer margins, and short-term demand conditions. When you shop at a jeweller in Thiruvananthapuram, the sticker price you see per gram is this local-adjusted base rate. On top of that, the final invoice adds making charges (typically 8–25% of the gold value, depending on the design), any wastage charges, stone weight (if the piece has diamonds or gemstones), and 3% GST on the total.
Rates can move within the day in response to global price shifts and rupee movements, which is why Thiruvananthapuram jewellers often update their sticker prices each morning. For purchases above a few grams, many buyers in Thiruvananthapuramcall or check online for the day's quoted rate before visiting the showroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram today?
Today's gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram is ₹13,755 per gram for 22K (916 purity) gold and ₹15,006 per gram for 24K (999 purity) gold. These are indicative base rates excluding 3% GST, making charges, and any stone or wastage charges your jeweller may add.
Why does the gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram differ from other cities?
Gold rates in Thiruvananthapuram can vary slightly from the national average because of local jewellers' association quotes, state-specific levies, transportation costs from import ports, and the concentration of wholesale bullion dealers. The base gold price is set globally, but the landed cost to a Thiruvananthapuram retail jeweller is also influenced by supply-chain distance to the nearest bullion hub.
Where can I buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery in Thiruvananthapuram?
You can buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery from any registered jeweller in Thiruvananthapuram — look for the BIS triangle logo, the purity stamp (916 for 22K or 999 for 24K), and the six-character HUID code etched onto the piece. Verify the HUID on the BIS Care mobile app before paying. Major branded chains and long-established family jewellers in the city typically maintain full BIS compliance.
What is the gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram with GST today?
With 3% GST included, today's gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram is approximately ₹14,168 per gram for 22K gold and ₹15,456 per gram for 24K gold. On a 10-gram 22K purchase you would pay around ₹1,41,677 inclusive of GST — the GST component alone on that 10 grams is about ₹4,127. Note that making charges, wastage, and stone-setting fees are additional and are also subject to GST (typically 5% on making charges). Always ask your Thiruvananthapuram jeweller for a GST-compliant tax invoice that separately lists gold value, making charges, and the GST amount.
How much gold does a typical bridal set cost in Thiruvananthapuram?
At today's Thiruvananthapuram rate of ₹13,755 per gram for 22K gold, a 50-gram bridal jewellery set would have a base metal value of approximately ₹6,87,750, before making charges (typically 8–25%) and 3% GST. A full traditional bridal trousseau often involves 100 grams or more of 22K gold across multiple pieces, and the overall invoice can be significantly higher once making charges, wastage, and stone components are added.
Is the gold rate in Thiruvananthapuram for 22K or 24K?
We publish both 22K (916 purity, used in almost all Indian jewellery) and 24K (999 purity, used in investment coins, bars, and digital gold products) rates for Thiruvananthapuram. 22K is the right benchmark if you are shopping for jewellery at a Thiruvananthapuram jeweller. 24K is the relevant benchmark if you are buying investment-grade gold coins, bars, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs, or digital gold.