THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Gold prices in the state have surged again. The price of one sovereign increased by Rs 1,480, reaching Rs 69,960. The cost for one gram of 22-carat gold is now Rs 8,561, while one gram of 24-carat gold is priced at Rs 9,339. The previous day, one sovereign of gold had risen by Rs 2,160 to Rs 68,480. On Wednesday, the price had gone up by Rs 520. Over the past three days, the price of one sovereign of gold has risen by Rs 4,160.
The earlier dip in gold prices had brought hope to those planning to purchase jewellery. However, the increase in gold prices has been influenced by factors such as US President Donald Trump's tariff war. Additionally, silver prices in the state also saw an increase today. The price of one gram of silver is now Rs 107.10, while one kilogram costs Rs 107,100. Yesterday, the cost of one gram of silver was Rs 107.
April's gold price trends:
April 1 - One sovereign increased by Rs 680; market price Rs 68,080
April 2 - Price remained unchanged; market price Rs 68,080
April 3 - One sovereign increased by Rs 400; market price Rs 68,480
April 4 - One sovereign dropped by Rs 1,280; market price Rs 67,200
April 5 - One sovereign decreased by Rs 720; market price Rs 66,480
April 6 - No change in price; market price Rs 66,480
April 7 - One sovereign reduced by Rs 200; market price Rs 66,280
April 8 - One sovereign fell by Rs 480; market price Rs 65,800
April 9 - One sovereign increased by Rs 520; market price Rs 66,320
April 10 - One sovereign surged by Rs 2,160; market price Rs 68,480
April 11 - One sovereign rose by Rs 1,480; market price Rs 69,960