Kochi: After a period of sharp swings, gold prices in the state took a breather on Wednesday, remaining unchanged while still hovering above the ₹1.15 lakh mark. A pavan of gold is priced at ₹1,15,800, with the per-gram rate steady at ₹14,475, offering a brief sense of stability to the market after days of turbulence. Read More…
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Draft Income Tax Rules Propose Higher PAN Limits, Mandatory Crypto Reporting and CBDC Recognition
The government has released draft Income Tax Rules ahead of their April rollout, proposing sweeping changes aimed at simplifying compliance while tightening oversight of high-value and digital transactions. The proposals raise thresholds for mandatory PAN quoting across several categories, including cash banking transactions, vehicle purchases, property deals and hotel or event bills, easing compliance for Read More…
Gold Prices Jump Sharply in Kerala, Sovereign Rate Crosses ₹1.16 Lakh
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp surge on Tuesday, with the rate of one sovereign climbing by ₹1,640 in a single day. The sudden rise has pushed the price of a sovereign to ₹1,16,480, while the per-gram price increased by ₹205 to settle at ₹14,560. Market analysts noted that gold prices continue to fluctuate Read More…
Gold Prices Jump ₹2,120 in a Day, Climb Close to ₹1.15 Lakh per Sovereign in Kerala
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by ₹2,120 in a single day and pushing the price of one sovereign to ₹1,14,840, close to the ₹1.15 lakh mark. The price of gold per gram also saw a significant increase of ₹265, reaching ₹14,355, reflecting renewed volatility in the bullion market. After several Read More…
Gold Prices See Steep Drop Amid Volatility; Silver Also Slips Sharply
Gold prices in the state fell sharply on Thursday, continuing a phase of intense volatility in the bullion market. The price of gold declined by ₹3,680 per sovereign, bringing the rate down to ₹1,13,240. Despite the significant fall, gold prices remain firmly above the ₹1 lakh mark. On a per-gram basis, gold dropped by ₹460, Read More…
Gold Prices Jump Sharply in Kerala: ₹4,840 Spike in a Day Signals Fresh Volatility
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once again, ending a brief period of decline and underlining the growing volatility in the market. After dropping by more than ₹20,000 per sovereign (pavan) over the past five days, gold staged a strong comeback on Thursday with a sharp ₹4,840 rise in a single day. With the Read More…
Gold Prices Swing Wildly in Kerala: ₹1,600 Rebound After Morning Dip
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala staged a sharp comeback on Tuesday after a volatile start, underlining the intense fluctuations gripping the bullion market. After slipping by ₹1,040 per sovereign in the morning, prices rebounded dramatically by ₹1,600 by noon, pushing the price of one sovereign (8 grams) up to ₹1,12,880. The rebound was equally reflected Read More…
Rupee Gains 119 Paise to 90.30 Against US Dollar on India–US Trade Deal
Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Monday, rising 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar, driven by positive sentiment following the India–US trade deal and the reduction of US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. Forex traders said the tariff cut has changed market perception by improving India’s relative position compared Read More…
Gold Prices Tumble in Kerala: ₹1,040 Drop in a Day, Nearly ₹20,000 Wiped Off in Five Days
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have witnessed a dramatic fall, bringing major relief to buyers after weeks of record highs. The price of gold dropped by a sharp ₹1,040 per sovereign in a single day, taking the cost of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,11,280. On a per-gram basis, the price declined by ₹130, settling Read More…
Gold Prices Plunge in Kerala Again; Sovereign Loses ₹9,840 Within Hours
Kochi: In a dramatic turnaround after weeks of record highs, gold prices in Kerala have suffered another massive fall, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) dropping by ₹9,840 between morning and afternoon trade. The sovereign rate now stands at ₹1,07,920, offering unexpected relief to buyers. The per-gram price of gold also declined sharply, Read More…









