Know before you buy
Gold Buying Guides for Bangalore
Short, practical explanations of gold purity, hallmarks, GST and selling old gold, written for buyers in Bengaluru.
916, KDM, 22K and 24K Gold: What the Purity Labels Mean
What 916, 999, 750 and KDM mean, and how to check a hallmark.
BIS Hallmark and HUID: How to Check Gold Jewellery Purity
Read the three hallmark marks and verify a HUID in two minutes.
GST on Gold: Rates on Jewellery, Making Charges and Coins
When GST is 3%, when it is 5%, and how it appears on a jewellery bill.
How to Sell Old Gold in Bangalore for the Best Price
How buyers price old gold, exchange vs cash, and how to avoid low offers.
Dhanteras & Akshaya Tritiya Gold Rate in Bangalore
Coming festival dates, past festival-day rates and buying tips.