Today Gold Rate in Cuddalore: Live 18K, 22K & 24K Prices

Cuddalore — a port town anchored by the SIPCOT industrial belt — has its own rhythm of gold buying, shaped as much by local habit as by the national bullion market. Here's the 14 Oct 2026 wholesale rate for 18K, 22K and 24K, followed by a full breakdown of Cuddalore's retail pricing.

Live Gold Price Dashboard: Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Before markups, this is what gold is actually trading at in Cuddalore today, based on global bullion pricing and the rupee's current value:

• 24-Carat Pure Gold (99.9%): ₹14,915.00 per gram — bought mainly as investment bars or sealed coins rather than jewellery.
• 22-Carat Standard Gold (91.6%): ₹13,673.00 per gram — the purity used in almost all traditional Indian jewellery — chains, bridal sets, and heavier ornaments.
• 18-Carat Gold (75.0%): ₹11,230.00 per gram — a lighter-weight option, and the standard base for pieces set with diamonds or stones.

Live Rate Tracker

If timing your purchase in Cuddalore matters to you, the live tracker below shows real-time movement rather than a once-a-day snapshot.

Retail Price Breakdown in Cuddalore

Retail pricing in Cuddalore always runs above the wholesale rate shown above, once making charges and tax are added. It's worth remembering that Cuddalore — a port town anchored by the SIPCOT industrial belt — sees noticeable demand swings around Akshaya Tritiya and Pongal, both major auspicious buying occasions.

• Making Charges (Value Addition): typically 8% for machine-made jewellery, rising past 20% for intricate handcrafted designs.
• Taxes (GST): a flat 3% Goods and Services Tax on the combined value of gold weight and making charges.

10-Day Price Trend

A quick look at recent momentum helps time a larger purchase in Cuddalore. Here's the 10-day performance view:

Gold Rate Calculator

Work out your exact Cuddalore showroom cost before you go — pick a purity, enter the gram weight and your jeweller's making-charge percentage. GST is added automatically.

FAQs: Gold Rate in Cuddalore

What is today's 22K gold rate in Cuddalore?

You'll find the current 22K rate for Cuddalore in the dashboard above; it updates through the trading day.

Is GST charged on gold jewellery purchases in Cuddalore?

Yes. A flat 3% GST applies nationwide, including in Cuddalore, calculated on the gold value plus making charges.

Why do gold rates in Cuddalore sometimes differ from other cities?

Small differences from the national average usually come down to local showroom-association pricing, transport costs into Cuddalore, and demand tied to Akshaya Tritiya and Pongal, both major auspicious buying occasions.

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