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Gold buying guides
Short, practical guides to buying gold in India, from checking a hallmark to understanding your bill.
How to check a gold hallmark (HUID) before you buyWhat the three BIS hallmark marks mean, how to verify a HUID in the BIS Care app in under a minute, and what your bill must show.Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 3 min readGold making charges explained: how your jewellery bill is worked outWhat making charges, wastage and GST add to the gold rate, with a worked example and the questions to ask before you pay.Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 3 min read22K vs 24K vs 18K gold: which should you buy?How pure each karat is, what it is used for, how the prices compare, and which to choose for jewellery, coins and daily wear.Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 2 min readHow the gold rate is set in IndiaWhy the gold rate changes every day, explained simply: the world price, the rupee, import duty, GST and the local market.Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 3 min readBuying gold for Dhanteras: a practical guideWhen Dhanteras is, how festival offers really work, what to check before you pay, and the payment rules for larger purchases.Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 2 min read