Platinum Rate Today in Kumbakonam
Platinum value calculator · Kumbakonam
In Kumbakonam, platinum is about 64% 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 eased in Kumbakonam on 26 Oct 2026, at ₹5,095 a gram, down ₹32/g from yesterday. Platinum moves on the national platinum rate, so Kumbakonam 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 ₹4,743–₹5,778 a gram.
Platinum rate by weight · Kumbakonam
| Weight | 999 Pure | 950 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹5,095 | ₹4,840 |
| 5 grams | ₹25,475 | ₹24,200 |
| 10 grams | ₹50,950 | ₹48,400 |
| 20 grams | ₹1,01,900 | ₹96,800 |
| 50 grams | ₹2,54,750 | ₹2,42,000 |
| 100 grams | ₹5,09,500 | ₹4,84,000 |
30-day trend · Kumbakonam
Platinum in Kumbakonam · last 10 days
| Date | Per g | 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹4,743 | ₹47,430 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,775 | ₹47,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,818 | ₹48,180 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,971 | ₹49,710 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,983 | ₹49,830 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,983 | ₹49,830 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,902 | ₹49,020 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,181 | ₹51,810 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,181 | ₹51,810 |
| 07 Oct | ₹5,256 | ₹52,560 |
Platinum rate in other cities · per gram
About platinum rates in Kumbakonam
Platinum vs gold in Kumbakonam
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 Kumbakonam tracks the all-India price closely.
Pure platinum vs 950 (PT950)
The rate above is near-pure 999 platinum. Jewellery in Kumbakonam is almost always 950 platinum (95%, hallmarked PT950) — about ₹4,840/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 Kumbakonam.
We update these rates daily from live global prices and today's rupee rate. They're for reference — confirm with your jeweller before buying.