Gold rate today in Kolkata
Bowbazar is Kolkata's traditional gold and jewellery market. Live gold prices for Kolkata, India, from the international gold price.
Live · updated 1 Nov 2026, 01:46 IST · gold $3,876.87/oz · 1 USD = 95.07 INR
Gold rate today in Kolkata (incl. 15% import duty)
| Purity | 1 gram | 8 grams (1 sovereign) | 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | ₹13,614 | ₹1,08,914 | ₹1,36,143 |
| 22K (916) | ₹12,483 | ₹99,865 | ₹1,24,832 |
| 18K (750) | ₹10,221 | ₹81,768 | ₹1,02,209 |
What you pay in Kolkata with GST
| Purity, 10 grams | Gold value | GST 3% | Total before making charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) jewellery | ₹1,36,143 | ₹4,084 | ₹1,40,227 |
| 22K (916) jewellery | ₹1,24,832 | ₹3,745 | ₹1,28,577 |
| 18K (750) jewellery | ₹1,02,209 | ₹3,066 | ₹1,05,276 |
| 24K (999) bar or coin | ₹1,36,143 | ₹4,084 | ₹1,40,227 |
Taxes and duties on gold in India
- Import duty: 15% (10% basic customs duty + 5% agriculture cess) since 13 May 2026, up from 6%. It is part of every rupee price in India, so the rates above include it.
- GST 3% is added when you buy jewellery, coins or bars; on jewellery it is charged on the full price, including making charges. (5% GST applies only to job work, when a jeweller makes jewellery from your own gold.)
- Making charges are extra and differ by jeweller and design. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu gold is often quoted per sovereign (pavan) of 8 grams.
Prices use the international (spot) gold price and today's exchange rate. Jewellers add making charges and their own premium, and local association rates can differ slightly. Tax rules checked October 2026.
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Questions about gold in Kolkata
What is the 22K gold rate in Kolkata today?
Based on the live gold price at 1 Nov 2026, 01:46 IST, 22K gold in Kolkata is about ₹1,24,832 per 10 grams, including the 15% import duty, before GST and making charges.
What is the 24K gold rate in Kolkata today?
24K gold is about ₹1,36,143 per 10 grams and ₹13,614.30 per gram.
What taxes apply to gold in Kolkata?
Import duty: 15% (10% basic customs duty + 5% agriculture cess) since 13 May 2026, up from 6%. It is part of every rupee price in India, so the rates above include it. GST 3% is added when you buy jewellery, coins or bars; on jewellery it is charged on the full price, including making charges. (5% GST applies only to job work, when a jeweller makes jewellery from your own gold.) Making charges are extra and differ by jeweller and design. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu gold is often quoted per sovereign (pavan) of 8 grams.
Why is the jeweller's price different?
Jewellers add making charges for the design and work, and their own premium, and local association rates can differ a little from the international price. Use these figures to check that a quote is fair.
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