Gold and silver prices rose again on Monday amid the stock market crash. However, the prices of these two precious metals had fallen on multiple days last week. As a result, the prices of the two metals used for jewelry making had become considerably cheaper. But on the first day of this week, gold and silver prices increased quite significantly.
On Monday, the price of 24-carat pure gold per 10 grams increased by 3,100 rupees in Kolkata's market. The price of 22-carat jewelry gold per 10 grams increased by 3,000 rupees in Kolkata's market. Silver prices increased by 2,900 rupees per kilogram.
Gold prices in Kolkata market on March 30
Pure gold bar (24 carat): 1 lakh 46 thousand 850 rupees (per 10 grams)
Pure gold bar (retail): 1 lakh 47 thousand 600 rupees (per 10 grams)
Hallmarked jewelry gold (22 carat): 1 lakh 40 thousand 300 rupees (per 10 grams)
Silver (retail): 2 lakh 29 thousand 300 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. This is because GST and jewelry making charges will be added to these rates. While GST is fixed at 3 percent, these charges may vary from shop to shop.
