Today Gold Rate in Kolkata: Live 18K, 22K & 24K Prices

Few cities wear their identity as clearly as Kolkata, India's cultural capital, where Bowbazar has been a jewellery trading hub for over a century. That local economy feeds into gold demand here too. Below is the 14 Oct 2026 wholesale valuation, along with the making charges and taxes you'll actually see added at a Kolkata showroom.

Live Gold Price Dashboard: Kolkata, West Bengal

These are today's wholesale rates for Kolkata — the starting point before a showroom adds making charges or tax:

• 24-Carat Pure Gold (99.9%): ₹14,915.00 per gram — bought mainly as investment bars or sealed coins rather than jewellery.
• 22-Carat Standard Gold (91.6%): ₹13,673.00 per gram — the purity used in almost all traditional Indian jewellery — chains, bridal sets, and heavier ornaments.
• 18-Carat Gold (75.0%): ₹11,187.00 per gram — a lighter-weight option, and the standard base for pieces set with diamonds or stones.

Live Rate Tracker

For anyone buying a meaningful quantity in Kolkata, intraday movement matters. The tracker below reflects live pricing through the trading day.

Retail Price Breakdown in Kolkata

Retail pricing in Kolkata always runs above the wholesale rate shown above, once making charges and tax are added. It's worth remembering that Kolkata — India's cultural capital, where Bowbazar has been a jewellery trading hub for over a century — sees noticeable demand swings around Poila Baisakh, Durga Puja and Dhanteras gold-gifting traditions.

• Making Charges (Value Addition): typically 8% for machine-made jewellery, rising past 20% for intricate handcrafted designs.
• Taxes (GST): a flat 3% Goods and Services Tax on the combined value of gold weight and making charges.

10-Day Price Trend

A quick look at recent momentum helps time a larger purchase in Kolkata. Here's the 10-day performance view:

Gold Rate Calculator

Skip the manual math: enter your required purity and weight below for an instant, GST-inclusive estimate for a Kolkata purchase.

FAQs: Gold Rate in Kolkata

What is today's 22K gold rate in Kolkata?

You'll find the current 22K rate for Kolkata in the dashboard above; it updates through the trading day.

Is GST charged on gold jewellery purchases in Kolkata?

Yes — the 3% GST is a national rate under Indian tax law and applies in full to gold bought in Kolkata.

Why do gold rates in Kolkata sometimes differ from other cities?

Small differences from the national average usually come down to local showroom-association pricing, transport costs into Kolkata, and demand tied to Poila Baisakh, Durga Puja and Dhanteras gold-gifting traditions.

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