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Gold Price Today: Latest 1-Gram Rate Will Surprise You!
- •Gold prices saw a slight change at the beginning of the week, with variations across different markets.
- •On September 21, 24-carat gold in Kolkata was ₹15,583 per gram, 22-carat was ₹14,284, and 18-carat was ₹11,687.
- •Kolkata's gold rates have fluctuated significantly over the last 10 days, increasing on September 19 and slightly decreasing on September 21.
- •Indian gold market is influenced by international prices, dollar exchange rate, import costs, and investor demand.
- •When buying jewelry, 3% GST and making charges are added to the gold price, significantly increasing the total cost.
Key Questions Answered
According to Goodreturns data on September 21, 2026, the price of 24-carat gold in Kolkata is ₹15,583 per gram, 22-carat gold is ₹14,284 per gram, and 18-carat gold is ₹11,687 per gram. Prices can slightly vary across different markets, so checking with a local jeweler is advised.
On September 18, 2026, 24-carat gold was ₹15,442 per gram before increasing to ₹15,584 on September 19, and then slightly decreasing to ₹15,583 on September 21. Similarly, 22-carat gold moved from ₹14,285 on September 19 to ₹14,284 on September 21.
The Indian gold market is influenced by international gold price fluctuations, dollar exchange rates, import costs, geopolitical situations, and investor demand. Additionally, the final cost of jewelry includes a 3% GST and making charges added to the base gold price.
