Like 2025, volatility in gold and silver prices continues in the new year 2026 as well. Gold and silver prices have started rising again since the end of last week. As a result, new records have been set in the prices of these two precious metals.
Why gold prices remained unchanged on Thursday
However, there was no change in gold prices on Thursday. The price remained the same as it was on Wednesday. The main reason for this is that the country's commodity exchange remained closed until 5 PM on Thursday due to municipal elections in Maharashtra.
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That's why there was no trading on the Multi-Commodity Exchange on this day. Therefore, gold prices in the domestic market remained unchanged. However, silver prices in Kolkata's market increased by one and a half thousand rupees per kilogram.
Gold and silver rates in Kolkata market on Thursday
(Excluding taxes)
Pure gold bar (24 carat): 1 lakh 42 thousand 150 rupees (per 10 grams)
Pure gold bar (retail): 1 lakh 42 thousand 900 rupees (per 10 grams)
Hallmark jewellery gold (22 carat): 1 lakh 35 thousand 800 rupees (per 10 grams)
Silver (retail): 2 lakh 80 thousand 50 rupees (per kilogram)
(According to WBBMJA)
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Actual purchase cost may be higher
Regular buyers won't be able to buy gold at these exact rates when 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, the making charges may vary from store to store.
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