Today Gold Price Kolkata 24K, 22K, 18K Gold Rate Per Gram

Today’s Gold Rates in Kolkata

For the city of Kolkata, the latest rates per gram for different purities are approximately:

  • 24 K (24-carat, pure gold): ₹ 12,398 per gram.
  • 22 K (22-carat, common jewellery purity in India): ₹ 11,365 per gram.
  • 18 K (18-carat gold): ₹ 9,299 per gram.

To summarise:

  • If you buy 1 gram of 24K gold, you pay ~ ₹ 12,398.
  • For 22K, you pay ~ ₹ 11,365 per gram.
  • For 18K, ~ ₹ 9,299 per gram.

What these numbers mean

  • Purity matters: 24K is essentially “pure” gold (though in jewellery it’s rarely used because it’s too soft). 22K is more standard for ornaments in India. 18K has more alloy mixed in, lower gold content → lower rate.
  • City-specific rates: These are for Kolkata — local taxes, logistics, demand/supply affect the local rate, so rates in other cities may differ.
  • Per gram base: Many people think in terms of 10 grams or tola (12 g approx), so you can multiply accordingly.
  • Daily fluctuations: The rates change daily (or even intra-day) depending on global gold price movements, currency fluctuations (₹ vs US$), local demand-supply, import costs, taxes. For example, one source shows that the ₹12,398 for 24K is a drop of ~₹28 compared to previous day.

Example: Calculations

  • If you buy 10 grams of 24K gold at ₹12,398 per gram → cost ≈ ₹ 1,23,980.
  • If you buy 10 grams of 22K gold at ₹11,365 per gram → cost ≈ ₹ 1,13,650.
  • If you buy 10 grams of 18K gold at ₹9,299 per gram → cost ≈ ₹ 92,990.

Points to Check Before Purchase

  1. Hallmark/purity: Make sure the gold jewellery is hallmarked (e.g., BIS-certified) so you are getting what you pay for.
  2. Making charges: Jewellery will have making charges, design charges, etc, above the base gram rate. The quoted per-gram rate is for the gold metal alone, not including making.
  3. GST & taxes: In India, GST applies to jewellery (3% on gold + 5% on making charges, for example) and sometimes other local costs. Some sources mention 3% GST on the value of gold.
  4. Weight & wastage: Ensure correct weight measurement, check if any wastage or deduction norms apply.
  5. Local vs global factors: Know that global gold price (in USD), import duties, rupee strength, local demand all influence the Kolkata rate. For instance, one source says: “Gold rates in Kolkata always differ … due to state taxes, transport costs, etc”.
  6. Use-case: If buying for investment vs jewellery, your cost structure differs. For investment you might want high-purity, simpler design; for wearing you might go for 22K with design & making charges.
  7. Comparison across days: If you’re not in urgent hurry, you may watch for a favorable dip; though timing the market perfectly is hard.

Trend & Context

  • According to the data, in November 2025 the 24K price in Kolkata has ranged between ~ ₹12,148 to ~ ₹12,780 per gram.
  • Demand in Kolkata remains strong — gold is deeply embedded culturally in West Bengal and holidays/weddings drive jewellery buying.
  • Global factors: Changes in the US dollar, global inflation, geopolitical tension affect the gold price globally which then impacts local rates.
  • The drop of a few tens of rupees per gram (as seen today) shows typical daily volatility.

Summary

If you are in Kolkata and considering buying gold today, then as approximate benchmarks:

  • 24 K: ~ ₹ 12,398/gram
  • 22 K: ~ ₹ 11,365/gram
  • 18 K: ~ ₹ 9,299/gram

You should add in making charges, taxes, and check the exact quote from the jeweller.

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