Gold Price in Kolkata: India is celebrating the Dhanteras festival today, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. The day gold has immense value for buying gold and silver to bring prosperity and good fortune. The yellow metal prices are witnessing heightened interest from investors and buyers alike.
What is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras is the first day of the Diwali festival, when people worship Dhanvantari, the physician of the Devas and an avatar of Vishnu, who, according to Hindu scriptures, emerged during the Samudra Manthana holding Amrita (a nectar bestowing immortality) in one hand and a sacred text regarding Ayurveda in the other.
Today Gold Prices in India
On October 18, 10 grams of 22K Gold is priced at Rs 12,010 per gram, while 24K gold is at Rs 13,101 per 10 grams, and 18K gold is available at Rs 9,829 per 10 grams.
Gold Price Today (24K, 22K & 18K) in Kolkata
24 Carat Gold Price in Kolkata (Per Gram)
1 Gram- Rs 13,086
8 Gram- Rs 1,04,688
10 Gram- Rs 1,30,860
100 Gram- Rs 13,08,600
22 Carat Gold Price in Kolkata (Per Gram)
1 Gram- Rs 11,995
8 Gram- Rs 95,960
10 Gram- Rs 1,19,950
100 Gram- Rs 11,99,500
18 Carat Gold Price in Kolkata (Per Gram)
1 Gram- Rs 9,814
8 Gram- Rs 78,512
10 Gram- Rs 98,140
100 Gram- Rs 9,81,400
Today Silver Prices in Kolkata
According to the latest data from MCX, silver prices have witnessed a notable upward movement today. The following table highlights the current silver rates in Kolkata:
1 Gram- Rs 172
8 Gram- Rs 1,376
10 Gram- Rs 1,720
100 Gram- Rs 17,200
1000 Gram- Rs 1,72,000
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