Latest Silver Rate in Kolkata
- The price of silver for 1 kilogram in Kolkata is approximately ₹ 169,000.
- The price for 1 gram is about ₹ 169.
- For reference, older data shows rates at ~₹ 161,000 per kg.
Recent Trend & Historical Movement
- Over the past months, silver has been on a rising trend: for example, in August 2025 it was around ~₹ 123,000 per kg.
- There have been sharper movements during festival times (when demand goes up) and also corrections afterward.
- According to one source, on 21 Nov 2025 the 1 kg rate was ~₹ 166,467 (showing a slight day-on-day dip).
What’s Driving the Price
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Several factors influence silver prices in Kolkata (and India in general):
- Global spot silver prices & trends (since India imports silver and is influenced by international supply/demand).
- The Indian rupee vs. US dollar exchange rate (a weaker rupee tends to push up domestic rupee-prices).
- Industrial demand (silver is used in electronics, solar cells, etc) in addition to jewellery/ornamental demand.
- Local demand especially around festivals, weddings, auspicious occasions (for jewellery purchases).
- Taxes, duties, logistics, and local supply chain costs.
One article from Kolkata notes: the quoted rates are excluding GST and TCS (tax collected at source) in many cases.
Things to Note / Caveats Before Buying or Investing
- The “quoted rate” is often the raw metal rate; once you buy jewellery, make charges, design / finishing costs, retailer margins, GST and TCS may get added.
- Rates vary slightly by purity: e.g., “999 fine silver” vs lower fineness. The quoted kg-rate may refer to a standard fine grade (but check what grade with jeweller).
- Local city rate may differ from others—Kolkata rate is specific to that market; other cities may have slightly different pricing.
- Investment in silver carries risk: price can be volatile, especially due to industrial demand changes, global commodity shifts.
- If you’re buying silver for jewellery, you may not recover full value on resale because of wear & tear, making charges etc.
Quick Summary
If you’re in Kolkata today and looking at silver:
- Expect around ₹ 169,000 per kg for standard fine silver.
- For smaller weights: ~₹ 169 per gram.
- It’s on a general up-trend over the year, but day-to-day variations exist.
- Always check purity, finishing/making charge, tax implications, and compare across trusted vendors.
