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Gold Price in Kolkata: Is Today The Right Time To Buy Gold? Check 22 & 18 Karat Rates
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News18•02-10-2026, 11:39
Gold Price in Kolkata: Is Today The Right Time To Buy Gold? Check 22 & 18 Karat Rates
- •With Puja approaching, check the latest 22 and 18 karat gold prices in Kolkata before buying jewelry.
- •Market experts suggest gold and silver prices may rise by year-end, despite a current slight drop.
- •Consider investing in small increments rather than a large sum to manage market fluctuations.
- •On Friday, October 2, 22-karat gold was –14,100 and 18-karat gold was –11,580 in Kolkata.
- •An additional 3% GST will be applied to the listed gold and silver prices.
Key Questions Answered
On Friday, October 2, the price of 22-karat gold was ₹14,100, the price of 18-karat gold was ₹11,580, and the price of 1 kg of silver was ₹224,506 according to the Swarnashilpa Bachao Committee.
When purchasing gold and silver, buyers must pay an additional 3% GST on top of the listed metal prices.
Market experts suggest investing in small increments or buying in phases rather than investing a large amount of money all at once to help manage the impact of market price fluctuations.
