Current Silver Rate in Kolkata
- The price of silver in Kolkata today is ₹ 1,73,000 per kilogram (up by ₹ 4,000 from the previous day).
- That corresponds to ₹ 173 per gram, ₹ 1,730 per 10 g, and ₹ 17,300 per 100 g.
Recent Trend — November 2025
According to data for the first 27 days of November:
- Over the month — from ~₹ 1,52,000 to ₹ 1,73,000 — silver has shown a substantial rise of about ₹ 21,000 (≈ 14% increase).
- This increase reflects a strong upward momentum in silver prices in Kolkata through November.
Why Silver Price Is Rising
Several factors contribute to the rise in silver rates in Kolkata (and India broadly):
- Global demand and market dynamics: International silver demand — from industrial use to financial investment — tends to influence wholesale rates. As global prices climb, Indian city-rates usually follow.
- Local demand and festive/seasonal purchases: In cities like Kolkata, demand for silver jewellery, coins, and gifts often rises during festive and wedding seasons, which pushes up prices.
- Supply and bullion market sentiment: Shortages, import costs, and bullion-market trends affect availability and rates — making prices volatile.
What to Keep in Mind When Buying
- The listed silver rates reflect spot/retail market rates for pure silver (roughly 999 purity). Jewellery or silver items may carry additional making charges, GST/TCS, and depending on design — added premiums.
- Rates can vary slightly between shops depending on purity, weight, and local demand-supply. Always check current per-gram price before buying.
- Silver, like other precious metals, can be volatile — today’s low may rise tomorrow, and vice versa.
What This Means for You (in Patna / Bihar)
Even if you are not in Kolkata, silver price trends in major markets like Kolkata often influence price behavior in other Indian cities, including Patna. If you’re thinking of buying silver (coins, bars, jewellery) — now might be a good time if you expect further price rise. However, it may pay to wait if you expect a short-term dip (due to profit-booking / global price corrections).