Like 2025, volatility continues in gold and silver prices in 2026 as well. Although the prices of both precious metals started rising from the beginning of the new year, they declined somewhat at the start of this week. On Thursday, too, there was a significant drop in gold and silver prices. But on Friday, they surged again.
On Friday in Kolkata's market, the price of 24-carat gold per 10 grams increased by ₹1,500. The price of 22-carat gold per 10 grams rose by ₹1,400. Silver prices increased even more than gold prices. The price of silver per kilogram rose by ₹3,400.
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Gold prices in Kolkata market on Friday: (excluding taxes)
Pure gold bar (24-carat): ₹1,37,600 (per 10 grams)
Pure gold bar (retail): ₹1,38,250 (per 10 grams)
Hallmarked jewellery gold (22-carat): ₹1,31,400 (per 10 grams)
Silver (retail): ₹2,42,950 (per kilogram)
(Price source: WBBMJA)
You won't be able to buy gold at these exact rates if you go to the market. It will cost somewhat more than these rates. This is because GST and jewellery-making charges will be added to these rates. While GST is fixed at 3 per cent, these charges may vary from shop to shop.
