Gold prices witnessed a significant surge on April 14, just ahead of the Bengali New Year festivities. Across major Indian cities, the prices of 18, 22, and 24-carat gold have spiked sharply, putting extra pressure on consumers ahead of the wedding and festive season.

Kolkata Market Update: In Kolkata, the price for 22-carat gold (10g) stands at ₹1,41,100, an increase of ₹1,350 from yesterday. The 24-carat gold (10g) is now retailing at ₹1,53,930, marking a jump of ₹1,470.

City-wise Rate List (Per 10g):

• Delhi: 22k – ₹1,41,250 | 24k – ₹1,54,080
• Mumbai: 22k – ₹1,41,100 | 24k – ₹1,53,930
• Chennai: 22k – ₹1,42,200 | 24k – ₹1,55,130 (Highest Hike)
• Hyderabad: 22k – ₹1,41,100 | 24k – ₹1,53,930

The most substantial hike was observed in Chennai, where prices rose by up to ₹1,750 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold. With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, market analysts are closely watching this upward trend in the precious metal’s value.