Gold Rate in Kolkata Today, July 21, 2026: Gold Extends Gains for a Second Straight Session

Kolkata, July 21: Gold prices continued to move higher in Kolkata on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of gains. After Monday’s modest increase, the market witnessed a stronger rise today, lifting retail prices across all major purity categories. 

According to the latest rates, 24-karat gold is selling at ₹14,422 per gram, up by ₹76 from the previous session. 22-karat gold has increased to ₹13,220 per gram, gaining ₹70, while 18-karat gold is now priced at ₹10,816 per gram, up by ₹57. 

The latest rise has helped gold recover further from last week’s weakness. While prices remain below the highs seen earlier this month, the recent momentum suggests buyers have returned after a brief pause. 

Kolkata Gold Rate Today 

Gold Continues Its Recovery 

The mood in the gold market has improved over the last two trading sessions. After spending several days moving within a narrow range, prices have picked up again, reversing part of the decline recorded during the middle of July. 

Even with today’s rally, gold is still below the month’s peak, leaving buyers with prices that remain more attractive than those seen during the early-July surge. 

Investors who prefer market-linked exposure instead of physical gold can also explore the list of Gold ETFs in India: https://hdfcsky.com/etf/gold-etf 

Gold Price in Kolkata Per Gram 

What Would 10 Grams of 22K Jewellery Cost Today? 

The daily gold rate only reflects the value of the precious metal. Your final jewellery bill will also include making charges and GST. 

Based on today’s prices, assuming 12% making charges and 3% GST, here’s an estimated calculation: 

The final amount may vary depending on the jeweller, jewellery design, wastage and applicable making charges. 

10-Day Gold Price Trend 

• July 21: ₹14,422 (+₹76) 

• July 20: ₹14,346 (+₹17) 

• July 19: ₹14,329 (No change) 

• July 18: ₹14,329 (+₹76) 

• July 17: ₹14,253 (-₹76) 

• July 16: ₹14,329 (-₹28) 

• July 15: ₹14,357 (+₹77) 

• July 14: ₹14,280 (-₹11) 

• July 13: ₹14,291 (-₹142) 

• July 12: ₹14,433 (No change) 

The past ten sessions show how quickly sentiment has shifted this month. After a sharp correction in the middle of July, prices recovered gradually before gathering pace again over the last two trading days. Today’s gain adds to that recovery, though gold still remains below the month’s highest levels. 

July Performance So Far 

The latest recovery has almost erased the month’s decline, with gold now trading only slightly below its opening level for July. One more strong session could push prices back into positive territory for the month. 

Why Do Gold Prices Change Every Day? 

Gold prices fluctuate daily due to changes in international bullion prices, currency movements, import costs, inflation expectations, central bank decisions and geopolitical developments. Since India imports a significant portion of its gold, domestic retail rates often respond quickly to changes in global markets. 

Conclusion 

Gold prices in Kolkata strengthened further on July 21, extending Monday’s gains with a sharp rise across all purity categories. The recovery has brought the market close to its July opening levels, although prices still remain below the month’s peak. Traders will now watch global bullion trends to see whether the current momentum continues in the coming sessions. 

Source

• Goodreturns | Gold prices updated for July 21, 2026.