West Bengal
Gold Rate in Kolkata
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
22K Gold
₹1,34,760
per 10 grams
₹13,476/ gram
₹1,07,808 / 8g • ₹13,47,600 / 100g
24K Gold
₹1,47,010
per 10 grams
₹14,701/ gram
₹1,17,608 / 8g • ₹14,70,100 / 100g
Kolkata Gold Rate — All Weights
Kolkata Gold Rate - Per Gram, 8g, 10g, 100g
| Weight | 22K Gold | 24K Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ₹13,476 | ₹14,701 |
| 8 grams | ₹1,07,808 | ₹1,17,608 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,34,760 | ₹1,47,010 |
| 100 grams | ₹13,47,600 | ₹14,70,100 |
Rate per gram - 22K: ₹13,476 | 24K: ₹14,701. Excludes GST & making charges.
Gold Rate in Kolkata with GST (3%)
Every gold purchase in India attracts 3% GST on the metal value. The prices below show what you actually pay at a Kolkata jeweller — base rate plus GST — before making charges.
GST is charged at 3% on gold value only. Making charges typically attract 5% GST separately and are not included above.
Gold Market in Kolkata
Kolkata's gold market occupies a unique position in India's bullion trade. The city is the epicentre of gold buying in eastern India, with Bowbazar — sometimes called the Gold Street of Kolkata — housing hundreds of bullion traders and jewellers within a few square kilometres. Bengali wedding traditions require extensive gold gifting, and the concept of 'Stridhan' — a woman's personal gold wealth — is taken very seriously in Bengali culture, driving sustained demand through the year.
Where to Buy Gold in Kolkata: Key Markets
Bowbazar and Bagbazar are the traditional trade hubs, with Bowbazar being the wholesale and semi-wholesale centre and Bagbazar serving retail. Gariahat is the major South Kolkata retail jewellery market with dense footfall, especially during Durga Puja. Salt Lake and New Town host modern branded showrooms. Senco Gold, Tanishq, PC Chandra, Anjali Jewellers, and Kalyan Jewellers are household names across the city. Rashbehari Avenue and Hatibagan round out the traditional retail geography.
Kolkata Jewellery Styles & Local Preferences
Bengali bridal gold is famously intricate — the Saat Nori Haar (seven-strand necklace), Mukut (crown-like tiara), Tikli, Noa-Shakha bangles (paired with the conch and red shell bangles), Ratanchur, and Nath together form the classic trousseau. Bengali goldsmiths are globally recognised for filigree work, and the distinctive Dhokra-style lost-wax pieces also find expression in gold. Contemporary Bengali jewellery blends traditional motifs with lighter modern forms, and 22K remains the overwhelmingly preferred jewellery purity.
Festive & Seasonal Gold Demand in Kolkata
Durga Puja in September–October is the single biggest gold-buying occasion for Bengalis — many households buy at least one new piece of jewellery for the festival. Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year in April) is another major demand peak, often coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya. Dhanteras and Diwali round out the late-year calendar. The Bengali wedding season concentrates in November–February and again in April–June, and summer 'Baishakhi' purchases are significant for Stridhan accumulation.
Buying Gold in Kolkata: Practical Tips
Kolkata jewellers often offer distinct 'Basic' versus 'Deluxe' making-charge rates — Basic covers machine-made and semi-finished pieces, while Deluxe applies to hand-crafted and filigree work and can push making charges well above 20%. Clarify which category your piece falls into before committing. Bowbazar wholesalers transact heavily in cash and across unfamiliar trust-based networks, so first-time buyers should prefer established retail showrooms with full GST billing and BIS hallmark verification via HUID.
This is general guidance. Always verify prices, purity, and jeweller credentials independently before any purchase.
How the Kolkata Gold Rate Is Determined
The gold rate in Kolkata is not arbitrarily set. It is derived from a chain that begins with the international spot price, typically quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on the COMEX and LBMA. That dollar figure is converted into Indian rupees per 10 grams using the prevailing USD-INR exchange rate. Customs duty on gold imports and a 3% GST are then layered on top to arrive at a landed domestic price.
Local jewellers' associations in West Bengal — along with wholesale bullion dealers in Kolkata — announce daily rates that further reflect local transportation costs, dealer margins, and short-term demand conditions. When you shop at a jeweller in Kolkata, the sticker price you see per gram is this local-adjusted base rate. On top of that, the final invoice adds making charges (typically 8–25% of the gold value, depending on the design), any wastage charges, stone weight (if the piece has diamonds or gemstones), and 3% GST on the total.
Rates can move within the day in response to global price shifts and rupee movements, which is why Kolkata jewellers often update their sticker prices each morning. For purchases above a few grams, many buyers in Kolkatacall or check online for the day's quoted rate before visiting the showroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Kolkata today?
Today's gold rate in Kolkata is ₹13,476 per gram for 22K (916 purity) gold and ₹14,701 per gram for 24K (999 purity) gold. These are indicative base rates excluding 3% GST, making charges, and any stone or wastage charges your jeweller may add.
Why does the gold rate in Kolkata differ from other cities?
Gold rates in Kolkata can vary slightly from the national average because of local jewellers' association quotes, state-specific levies, transportation costs from import ports, and the concentration of wholesale bullion dealers. The base gold price is set globally, but the landed cost to a Kolkata retail jeweller is also influenced by supply-chain distance to the nearest bullion hub.
Where can I buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery in Kolkata?
You can buy BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery from any registered jeweller in Kolkata — look for the BIS triangle logo, the purity stamp (916 for 22K or 999 for 24K), and the six-character HUID code etched onto the piece. Verify the HUID on the BIS Care mobile app before paying. Major branded chains and long-established family jewellers in the city typically maintain full BIS compliance.
What is the gold rate in Kolkata with GST today?
With 3% GST included, today's gold rate in Kolkata is approximately ₹13,880 per gram for 22K gold and ₹15,142 per gram for 24K gold. On a 10-gram 22K purchase you would pay around ₹1,38,803 inclusive of GST — the GST component alone on that 10 grams is about ₹4,043. Note that making charges, wastage, and stone-setting fees are additional and are also subject to GST (typically 5% on making charges). Always ask your Kolkata jeweller for a GST-compliant tax invoice that separately lists gold value, making charges, and the GST amount.
How much gold does a typical bridal set cost in Kolkata?
At today's Kolkata rate of ₹13,476 per gram for 22K gold, a 50-gram bridal jewellery set would have a base metal value of approximately ₹6,73,800, before making charges (typically 8–25%) and 3% GST. A full traditional bridal trousseau often involves 100 grams or more of 22K gold across multiple pieces, and the overall invoice can be significantly higher once making charges, wastage, and stone components are added.
Is the gold rate in Kolkata for 22K or 24K?
We publish both 22K (916 purity, used in almost all Indian jewellery) and 24K (999 purity, used in investment coins, bars, and digital gold products) rates for Kolkata. 22K is the right benchmark if you are shopping for jewellery at a Kolkata jeweller. 24K is the relevant benchmark if you are buying investment-grade gold coins, bars, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs, or digital gold.