Kolkata Silver Rate Today
- In Kolkata, 1 gram of silver is currently priced around ₹1850 per 10 grams → ₹185 per gram.
- That implies a price of approximately ₹1,85,000 per kilogram.
To break it down further (based on 1 kg = 1000 grams):
| Quantity | Price (INR) |
| 1 gram | ₹185 |
| 10 grams | ₹1,850 |
| 100 grams | ₹18,500 |
| 1 kilogram | ₹1,85,000 |
How These Prices Are Determined
- Silver prices in Kolkata — like other Indian cities — generally follow global silver markets. International spot price, global demand-supply dynamics, and the exchange rate (Rupee vs. USD) influence domestic pricing.
- Local jewellery-market demand (e.g. for silverware, gifts, festive occasions) and industrial demand (silver’s use in electronics, solar panels, etc.) also play a role in setting retail silver rates.
How Kolkata’s Rate
Looking over recent months:
- In early 2025, silver in Kolkata was around ₹98,000–₹1,07,000 per kg.
- Over the course of 2025, there has been a steady upward climb, with rates crossing ₹1.20 Lakh, ₹1.50 Lakh, and eventually rising toward the current ~₹1.85 Lakh/kg.
- This rise reflects a broader upward trend in silver — influenced by global supply-demand conditions, currency fluctuations, and local market demand.
What Buyers Should Keep in Mind
- These quoted rates typically refer to raw silver price — the cost of pure silver per gram or kg. Jewellery pieces often carry additional labour / making-charges, hallmarking costs, and taxes (GST, etc.), so final cost for a silver article will be higher.
- Silver price remains volatile — affected by international silver markets, the strength of the rupee, global economic conditions — so prices can fluctuate day to day.
- For large purchases (e.g. kilos of silver), even small per-gram changes add up significantly.