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Indian Gold Investment Guides
Long-form, fact-checked guides covering every aspect of gold investment in India — physical gold, Sovereign Gold Bond, ETFs, taxation, BIS hallmark verification, and more.
BIS Hallmark and HUID — How to Verify Gold Purity in India
BIS hallmark, 6-digit HUID code, BIS Care app verification, mandatory hallmarking rules, what to check before buying gold.
Gold Investment in India: The Complete Guide
How to invest in gold in India: physical, SGB, gold ETF, digital gold, gold mutual funds. Pros, cons, returns, taxation, allocation framework.
Gold Loan in India: Eligibility, Interest Rates, Process
How gold loans work in India: LTV cap, interest rates from banks vs NBFCs, EMI calculation, documents required, prepayment rules.
Sovereign Gold Bond Guide: Issuance, Returns, Taxation
How Sovereign Gold Bonds work in India: issue process, 2.50% coupon, 8-year tenure, taxation, secondary market, who should buy.
Tax on Gold in India: GST, Capital Gains, Inheritance
Complete tax treatment of gold in India: 3% GST at purchase, capital gains on resale, customs duty, inheritance, no wealth tax.
Wedding Gold Buying Guide for Indian Families
How to budget and buy gold for an Indian wedding: bridal sets, making charges, hallmark verification, family vs branded jewellers.
Every guide is reviewed by Upendra Singh against primary sources — IBJA, RBI circulars, Income Tax Act, and BIS notifications. Updates are dated. Errors get fixed within 24 hours of report.