Platinum Rate Today in Karaikkudi
Platinum value calculator · Karaikkudi
In Karaikkudi, platinum is about 66% cheaper per gram than 24K gold today. But platinum is denser, so the same ring weighs more — and resale and buyback are far more limited than gold. It's chosen for durability and its naturally white, hypoallergenic finish.
Platinum held steady in Karaikkudi on 22 Aug 2026, at ₹5,535 a gram, unchanged from yesterday. Platinum moves on the national platinum rate, so Karaikkudi closely tracks the all-India price. Per gram it's cheaper than gold, but a platinum piece weighs more than the same gold design because platinum is denser. Over the past month it has ranged ₹4,903–₹5,758 a gram.
Platinum rate by weight · Karaikkudi
| Weight | 999 Pure | 950 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹5,535 | ₹5,258 |
| 5 grams | ₹27,675 | ₹26,290 |
| 10 grams | ₹55,350 | ₹52,580 |
| 20 grams | ₹1,10,700 | ₹1,05,160 |
| 50 grams | ₹2,76,750 | ₹2,62,900 |
| 100 grams | ₹5,53,500 | ₹5,25,800 |
30-day trend · Karaikkudi
Platinum in Karaikkudi · last 10 days
| Date | Per g | 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,758 | ₹57,580 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,758 | ₹57,580 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,548 | ₹55,480 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,286 | ₹52,860 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,385 | ₹53,850 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,283 | ₹52,830 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,248 | ₹52,480 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,248 | ₹52,480 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,248 | ₹52,480 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,328 | ₹53,280 |
Platinum rate in other cities · per gram
About platinum rates in Karaikkudi
Platinum vs gold in Karaikkudi
Per gram, platinum often sits below 24K gold, which surprises people given it's rarer. The reason is demand: far less platinum is bought as a store of value, so its price leans on jewellery and industrial use. Platinum is also about 10% denser than gold, so the same design weighs more — narrowing the gap on a finished piece. Platinum is a national rate, so Karaikkudi tracks the all-India price closely.
Pure platinum vs 950 (PT950)
The rate above is near-pure 999 platinum. Jewellery in Karaikkudi is almost always 950 platinum (95%, hallmarked PT950) — about ₹5,258/g today. Platinum is naturally white, hard-wearing and hypoallergenic, which is why it's popular for rings.
What you'll actually pay
The rate is only the metal. Add making charges — often higher than gold because platinum is harder to work — plus 3% GST. Use the calculator above to estimate the all-in cost in Karaikkudi.
We update these rates daily from live global prices and today's rupee rate. They're for reference — confirm with your jeweller before buying.