Gold and silver prices have been rising continuously since the beginning of the new year. Gold prices have jumped from the start of this week. Although the prices of these two metals dropped considerably on one day during the week. But gold and silver rates have surged in the last two days of the week. Due to this massive increase, gold and silver prices have set new records. Seeing the new gold prices, middle-class Bengalis who love gold are worried about the wedding season in the months of Magh-Falgun.
On Saturday, the price of 24-carat pure gold per 10 grams in Kolkata's market increased by 6,100 rupees. The price of 22-carat gold per 10 grams in Kolkata's market increased by 5,800 rupees. The price of silver per kilogram increased by 28,200 rupees.
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Gold rates in Kolkata market on Saturday: (excluding tax)
Pure gold bar (24 carat): 1 lakh 57 thousand 850 rupees (per 10 grams)
Pure gold bar (retail): 1 lakh 58 thousand 600 rupees (per 10 grams)
Hallmarked jewellery gold (22 carat): 1 lakh 50 thousand 750 rupees (per 10 grams)
Silver (retail): 3 lakh 34 thousand 700 rupees (per kilogram)
(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. Although GST is fixed at 3 per cent, these charges may vary from shop to shop.
