After providing some relief in November, the prices of gold and silver have risen since the beginning of December. As a result, new records have been set in the prices of these two precious metals. Since the beginning of this week, while gold prices have not increased significantly, silver prices have risen considerably. And in Kolkata's market too, the price of silver metal has crossed ₹2 lakh. However, compared to Thursday, the prices of these two metals declined very slightly on Friday.
On Friday, the price of 24-carat pure gold per 10 grams decreased by only ₹50. The price of 22-carat jewellery per 10 grams decreased by ₹50. The price of silver per kg decreased by ₹900.
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Gold prices in the Kolkata market on Friday: (excluding taxes)
Pure gold bar (24 carat): ₹1 lakh 32 thousand 500 (per 10 grams)
Pure gold bar (retail): ₹1 lakh 33 thousand 150 (per 10 grams)
Hallmarked jewellery gold (22 carat): ₹1 lakh 26 thousand 550 (per 10 grams)
Silver (retail): ₹2 lakh 1 thousand 100 (per kg)
(Price source: WBBMJA)
You will not be able to buy gold at these rates when you go to the market. It will cost somewhat more than these rates. Because GST and jewellery-making charges will be added to these rates. While GST is fixed at 3 percent, these charges may vary from shop to shop.
