KOCHI: Gold price is at record high following speculations of a global recession. The price of gold today is Rs 24,600 after an increase of Rs 200. The price per gram is Rs 3075. The price per gram was Rs 3050 yesterday. The price of gold was at its lowest rate on January 1. The price rise in international market and wedding season nearing are considered to be the reason for the upsurge. The highest gold price in the history of Kerala was recorded at Rs 24,240 in September 2012. The price per gram was Rs 3030 then.