
Gold Rate Today in Kolkata (29 Oct '26)



Today's Gold Rate in Kolkata
The gold rate today in Kolkata (October 29, 2026) is ₹14,398 per gram for 24-carat gold, ₹13,198 per gram for 22-carat gold, and ₹10,798 per gram for 18-carat gold. For 10 grams, 24-carat gold costs ₹1,43,976.
Jewellery prices are usually higher than these rates because jewellers add 3% GST, making charges and their own markup.
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Current Gold Price (24K)
per gram · as on 29 Oct '26
₹14,398
Gold Quantity (grams)
Making Charges (%)
GST
3% on base price + 5% on making charges

Total price of 10 grams of 24K gold in Kolkata
₹1,63,413
Incl. making charges & GST
Base price (10 gms × ₹14,398)
₹1,43,976
Making charges (10%)
₹14,398
GST
₹5,039
Prices are indicative and based on today's 24K gold rate in Kolkata. Actual price may vary by jeweller.
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Things to Know About Gold Market in Kolkata
- Global factors
- International gold price (USD per ounce).
- US Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates.
- Trends of global inflation and economic uncertainty.
- Geopolitical tensions.
- Strength or weakness of the US dollar.
- Domestic & Kolkata-specific factors
- USD–INR exchange rate movements.
- Import duties and customs charges.
- Strong seasonal demand during Durga Puja, Dhanteras, Diwali, and weddings.
- Wholesale demand from Burrabazar is supplying eastern India.
- Preference for heavy, handmade jewellery designs during the Durga Puja.
- International gold benchmarks-LBMA price discovery
- Conversion rates from USD to INR
- Import duty and logistics costs
- Local bullion premiums or discounts
- Making charges: Labour-intensive, handcrafted jewellery often carries higher charges
- Taxation of GST: 3% on the value of gold and 5% on the making charges
- Retailer margins: Compensation for store operations and inventory management
- Hallmarking costs
- Transportation costs
- Insurance
- GST on the value of gold: 3%
- GST on making charges: 5%
- Import duty (embedded in price): 6%
- Making charges: Vary by jeweller and design
- Hallmarking charges: ₹ 45 per article (minimum ₹ 200 per consignment).
- Long-term capital gains: 12.5% if held for more than 24 months.
- STCG: The rate is as per the individual income tax slab.
- Strong demand due to weddings
- The high consumption of gold during the Durga Puja season, combined with festive gifting.
- Preference for high-weight, traditional jewellery.
- Gold is a family heritage passed down through generations.
- Moderate, but growing, interest in gold coins, bars, and digital gold
- Non-hallmarked jewellery
- High or unclear making charges
- Inconsistencies in weight because of stones or alloys
- Verbal purity assurances without documentation
- Buy-back values below invoice rates
- BIS hallmark and HUID number
- Proper invoice mentioning purity, net weight, GST, and charges
- Policies for buy-back and exchange are explained clearly.
- At par or slightly lower than other metropolitan cities like Mumbai
- Lower than Delhi during peak wedding seasons
- Comparable to Bangalore
- Slightly lower than in Chennai, which also sees heavy consumption.
- Durga Puja
- Dhanteras
- Diwali
- Akshaya Tritiya
- Pushya Nakshatra
- Auspicious wedding dates
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- BIS Hallmarking Regulations
- GST Invoicing Laws
- District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
- Bureau of Indian Standards Grievance Portal
- Legal Metrology Department
FAQs
- Purity and Hallmarking
- BIS Hallmark
- Gold Rate Today
- Making Charges
- GST and Taxes
- Buyback and Exchange Policy
- Reputation of the jeweller
- Purpose of Purchase
- 24K Gold: ₹NaN per gram
- 22K Gold: ₹0 per gram
- 18K Gold: ₹0 per gram
- Open a Demat account online (If New to Dhan)
- Add funds to your account
- Pick your Gold investment option
- Gold ETFs (like GOLDBEES, Tata Gold ETF etc.)
- Gold Mutual Funds (like SBI Gold Fund, HDFC Gold Fund etc.)
- Gold Futures/Options (like Gold Option Chain)
- Place your order
- A GST of 3% is imposed on the value of gold.
- A GST of 5% is payable for making charges.
- Short Term Capital Gains (STCG): If you tend to sell gold within 24 months of purchasing, then such income is added to your total income, which is liable for taxes as per your income tax slab rates.
- Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG): If transferred after 24 months, it is chargeable to tax at a flat rate of 12.5% (with cess and Surcharge).

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