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Good News! Gold Prices Plummet Before Puja, How Much for 10 Grams of Jewelry? See Full Calculation
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:06
Good News! Gold Prices Plummet Before Puja, How Much for 10 Grams of Jewelry? See Full Calculation
- •Gold prices have fallen sharply before Puja, bringing good news for buyers.
- •After Thursday, gold prices dropped again on Friday, making the yellow metal significantly cheaper this week.
- •On September 25, 22-carat gold in Kolkata is priced at Rs 14,285, and 18-carat gold at Rs 11,730.
- •To buy 10 grams of jewelry, the total cost will be Rs 1,61,849, including making charges and GST.
- •Before purchasing, compare making charges at different stores and ensure the jewelry is hallmarked.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Swarnashilpa Bachao Committee (SSBC), on Friday, September 25, the price of 22-carat gold is Rs 14,285 per gram, 18-carat gold is Rs 11,730 per gram, and 1 kg of silver is priced at Rs 2,31,178. An additional 3% GST applies to these prices.
Based on the gold rate of Rs 1,42,850 for 10 grams, adding an estimated 10% making charge (Rs 14,285) brings the subtotal to Rs 1,57,135. With a 3% GST of Rs 4,714 included, the total estimated cost comes to Rs 1,61,849.
Gold price fluctuations are mainly driven by several factors, including international market trends, US dollar prices, interest rates, geopolitical situations, and domestic demand.
