Gold Price Today in Kolkata

Today's gold rate in Kolkata is ₹13,356 per gram for 22K gold and ₹14,570 per gram for 24K gold. Prices are updated daily based on the IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) rate and include applicable state taxes for West Bengal.

Kolkata's Bow Barracks area, Burrabazar, and Jorasanko are the primary gold trading hubs. The Kolkata Bullion Merchants Association is one of India's oldest gold trade bodies. Kolkata is known for fine filigree work (tasbi work) and Swarnakars (traditional goldsmith community) who craft intricate Bengali jewellery.

Gold is central to Bengali wedding rituals — the 'loha' (iron bangle), 'shakha' (white conch shell bangle), and gold 'pola' are essential bridal jewellery. Durga Puja season sees a surge in gold gifting and buying. The Lokkhi Puja and Dhanteras are peak buying seasons.

Buying tip: West Bengal imposes a slightly higher effective tax on gold compared to Delhi. Kolkata is famous for gold jewellery with unique Bengali design aesthetics — if you're buying for investment, opt for coins and bars to minimise making charges.

GST of 3% is applicable on all gold purchases in India. For investment gold (coins, bars), making charges are typically lower than jewellery. Always insist on a BIS hallmark certificate when buying gold in Kolkata.