Gold Q&A

Quick answers to common gold questions

Short, factual answers about gold rates, hallmark, making charges, investment, tax, festivals, and weddings.

Rate & pricing

What is the gold rate today in India?

How is gold rate calculated in India?

Why is gold rate different in different cities?

When does gold rate change in India?

Will gold prices go up or down tomorrow?

Purity & hallmark

What is BIS hallmark and is it mandatory?

How to verify HUID number on gold?

What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold?

Which is better — 22 carat or 24 carat gold for buying?

What is 916 gold?

Making charges & GST

What are making charges in gold jewellery?

How much is GST on gold in India?

How to negotiate making charges?

Investment

Is gold a good investment in 2026?

Should I buy gold or invest in SIP?

What is Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB)?

Gold ETF vs Gold Mutual Fund — which is better?

Is digital gold safe?

Can I convert digital gold to physical gold?

Gold loan

What is the interest rate on gold loan?

How much loan can I get on 10 gram gold?

What is the LTV in gold loan?

Festivals

When is Dhanteras 2026?

When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026?

Weddings

How much gold to buy for an Indian wedding?

What gold weight is good for daily wear?

Tax

Is there tax on selling gold in India?

Is gold purchase tracked by income tax department?

Conversion & units

How many grams in 1 tola?

How many grams in 1 ounce of gold?

How many sovereigns in 1 pavan?

Silver

What is the silver rate today?

Is silver a good investment?