Live Gold Rate in Kolkata — INR
Rates below load from gold-prices.json (international spot + live FX). They refresh in your browser — no fixed build-time price. Local retail adds GST and making charges on top.
| Karat | Per Gram | Per Tola | Per 10g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold 100.0% pure |
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| 22K Gold 91.7% pure |
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| 21K Gold 87.5% pure |
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| 18K Gold 75.0% pure |
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Confirm the final ticket with your jeweller. Making charges, GST, and design premiums are shop-specific.
Gold Market in Kolkata
Bowbazar remains the classic destination for gold and jewellery wholesale-retail in Kolkata — strong on traditional Bengali patterns and competitive making on lighter pieces. Gariahat and mall jewellers focus on hallmarked collections and bridal packages. Eastern India’s Durga Puja and wedding calendar create distinct demand spikes; metal rates still follow the national IBJA-linked benchmark.
Key markets: Bowbazar, Gariahat, South City / modern showrooms.
What Drives Gold Demand in Kolkata
Durga Puja shopping, winter weddings, and a cultural preference for gold gifting sustain Kolkata demand. Lightweight fashion gold has a larger share here than in some south Indian markets.
How Locals Quote Gold in Kolkata
Kolkata quotes are mainly per gram. Some older dealers still mention bhori/tola informally — convert to gram on the invoice.
Buying Tips for Kolkata
- Bowbazar: confirm net weight and making separately on lightweight designs.
- Before Puja, expect crowds and slower custom-order turnaround.
- Prefer BIS-hallmarked pieces with GST bills.
- Compare buy-back policies — they vary more than the metal rate across Kolkata shops.
Tools & Related Pages
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