As gold prices soar to a record ₹11,465 per gram, Ernakulam residents pivot to real estate investments. This shift boosts property values by 10.4% year-on-year in early 2025, with domestic buyers dominating over 60% of purchases amid infrastructure growth and IT demand in Kochi.
With the decline in gold prices, investors are opting for gold over real estate, causing a shift in investment patterns.