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

Kochi — a historic spice-trade port, with Mattancherry's Jew Town reflecting centuries of commerce — 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 Kochi's retail pricing.

Live Gold Price Dashboard: Kochi, Kerala

Wholesale gold in Kochi tracks international bullion benchmarks and the rupee-dollar rate, layered with local demand. Today's baseline figures, before any retail addition, are:

• 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%): ₹11,187.00 per gram — a lighter-weight option, and the standard base for pieces set with diamonds or stones.

Live Rate Tracker

Gold rarely holds still for a full day. Track Kochi's live wholesale movement below before you commit to a purchase.

Retail Price Breakdown in Kochi

Retail pricing in Kochi always runs above the wholesale rate shown above, once making charges and tax are added. It's worth remembering that Kochi — a historic spice-trade port, with Mattancherry's Jew Town reflecting centuries of commerce — sees noticeable demand swings around Onam and Akshaya Tritiya, amplified by steady Gulf-NRI remittance-driven buying.

• 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

Before buying in bulk in Kochi, it's worth checking how the market has moved recently:

Gold Rate Calculator

Skip the manual math: enter your required purity and weight below for an instant, GST-inclusive estimate for a Kochi purchase.

FAQs: Gold Rate in Kochi

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

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

Is GST charged on gold jewellery purchases in Kochi?

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

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

Kochi's rates can shift slightly from nearby cities because of local jeweller-association pricing conventions and seasonal demand around Onam and Akshaya Tritiya, amplified by steady Gulf-NRI remittance-driven buying.

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