Indian Gold Consumer & Investor Guides
Independent, research-backed guides covering BIS hallmarking rules, jewelry making charges, 3% GST calculation, tax regulations, and smart gold investment strategies in India.
The Complete Guide to BIS Hallmarking & 6-Digit HUID Verification
Learn how to inspect the 3 mandatory hallmark signs, verify 6-digit HUID on the official BIS Care app, and protect yourself against under-caratage fraud.
Jewelry Making Charges (VA), Wastage & 3% GST Explained
Understand how jewelers compute your total bill. Compare typical making charges (6% to 18%), learn what wastage means, and avoid overpaying on plain and studded gold ornaments.
Gold Taxation in India (2024–2026): Capital Gains, Customs Duty & GST
Complete breakdown of income tax on physical gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB), and Gold ETFs. Includes impact of the recent Union Budget custom duty cuts from 15% to 6%.
Physical Gold vs Gold ETF vs Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) vs Digital Gold
Detailed head-to-head comparison across annual returns, RBI's 2.5% interest, safety, locker storage fees, liquidity, and tax efficiency for Indian investors.
How Daily Gold Prices Are Determined in India: IBJA, MCX & Rupee Impact
Ever wonder why gold rates change every morning at 10:15 AM? Learn how London LBMA spot rates, MCX futures, USD/INR conversion, and local Sarafa associations shape the retail price.
Gold Karat & Purity Guide: 24K vs 22K vs 18K vs 14K vs 9K
Understand the exact difference between 999 pure bullion, 916 hallmarked bridal jewelry, 750 diamond-studded ornaments, and entry-level 375 fashion gold.