Gold Rate in Kolkata Today, August 17, 2026: 24K Gold Rises to ₹15,566 Per Gram

Kolkata, August 17: Gold prices in Kolkata moved higher on Monday, with all three major purity categories recording gains. According to the rates shown, 24-karat gold is priced at ₹15,566 per gram, up ₹53 from the previous session.

22-karat gold stands at ₹14,270 per gram, gaining ₹50, while 18-karat gold is priced at ₹11,676 per gram, up ₹41.

The rise comes as gold prices strengthened across Indian markets on August 17. International gold also moved higher, supported by a weaker US dollar and reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

Kolkata Gold Rates Today

Gold Prices Extend Recovery in Kolkata

Kolkata’s gold market has seen considerable movement over the past 10 days. After remaining unchanged on August 9, prices slipped on August 10 before registering a strong rise on August 11.

The 24K gold rate climbed by ₹185 per gram on August 11 and another ₹104 on August 12. This was followed by a ₹126 decline on August 13. Prices then recovered on August 14 and August 15 before remaining unchanged on August 16.

Monday’s ₹53-per-gram increase takes 24K gold to ₹15,566, its highest level in the 10-day data shown.

Today Gold Price Per Gram in Kolkata

Estimated Cost of Buying 10 Grams of 22K Gold

Using the displayed 22K gold rate of ₹14,270 per gram, with 12% making charges and 3% GST, the estimated jewellery cost for 10 grams is:

This is an indicative calculation based on the rates and charges displayed. The final jewellery bill may vary depending on the jeweller, design, wastage and applicable charges.

Kolkata Gold Price Trend

The 10-day data shows a pattern of sharp gains followed by short corrections.

24K gold stood at ₹15,235 per gram on August 8 and August 9. It fell to ₹15,197 on August 10 before rising to ₹15,382 on August 11 and ₹15,486 on August 12.

The rate then declined to ₹15,360 on August 13, before recovering to ₹15,442 on August 14 and ₹15,513 on August 15. After remaining unchanged on August 16, it rose to ₹15,566 on August 17.

For 22K gold, the rate moved from ₹13,965 per gram on August 8 and 9 to ₹13,930 on August 10. It subsequently climbed to ₹14,100 on August 11 and ₹14,195 on August 12, before falling to ₹14,080 on August 13. The rate then recovered to ₹14,155, ₹14,220 and finally ₹14,270.

Overall, 24K gold is ₹331 per gram higher than its August 8 level, while 22K gold has gained ₹305 per gram over the same period.

What Is Driving Gold Prices?

Gold prices in Kolkata are influenced by international bullion prices, movements in the rupee against the US dollar, domestic demand, import costs and global economic conditions.

On August 17, international gold prices rose as a weaker US dollar and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hold supported demand for the precious metal. (Reuters)

Geopolitical developments can also affect investor demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Indian retail gold prices can vary slightly between cities and jewellers because of local costs and pricing practices. (The Times of India)

Conclusion

Gold prices in Kolkata moved higher on August 17, with 24K gold reaching ₹15,566 per gram, while 22K and 18K gold stood at ₹14,270 and ₹11,676 per gram, respectively.

The latest rise extends the recovery following the August 13 correction and puts 24K and 22K gold at their highest levels in the 10-day data shown. For jewellery buyers, however, the headline gold rate is only one part of the final cost, with making charges, GST and other retailer-specific costs also affecting the bill.

Source:

• https://www.goodreturns.in/gold-rates/kolkata.html