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Buying gold in India, explained

Practical guides to today's gold rate, hallmarking and getting a fair price — wherever in India you're buying.

Rates

Today's Gold Rate in India: How It's Set and Why It Differs by City

What actually moves the Indian gold rate, why Mumbai and Chennai don't match, and how import duty and 3% GST reach your bill.

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Buying

22K vs 24K vs 18K Gold in India: Which Should You Buy?

Purity, durability and what each karat is really used for — plus how the per-gram price of one relates to another.

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Purity

BIS Hallmarking and the 6-Digit HUID, Explained

The three marks on your jewellery, what the HUID is, and how to verify purity yourself in the BIS CARE app.

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Money

Gold Making Charges in India, Explained

Why two jewellers quote different totals for the same weight — per gram vs percentage, wastage, and how to compare.

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