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Articles by Goldmitra's Team
Best Way to Invest in Gold in India (2026): Physical Gold, Digital Gold, ETFs, SGBs and Mutual Funds Compared
Physical gold, digital gold, Gold ETFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds and gold mutual funds compared on cost, tax, regulation, liquidity and who each one suits.
Goldmitra's Team · 9 Oct 2026
Buying Gold During Festivals in India: Dhanteras, Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya & Shubh Muhurat
Why Indians buy gold at Dhanteras, Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya, what Shubh Muhurat really means, and how to check the final price, making charges and purity before you buy.
Goldmitra's Team · 8 Oct 2026
Why Everyone Still Wants Gold: Central Banks, Indian Buyers and Gold's Changing Role
Gold has run hard and corrected, yet central banks keep buying and Indian households keep saving in it. Here's who is buying gold, why higher yields weigh on it, and why gold works better as an allocation than a price bet.
Goldmitra's Team · 8 Oct 2026
Gold Price Outlook: Why Is Gold Falling, and What Should Investors Do Now?
Gold rallied roughly 31% this year, then corrected sharply. Here's the macro framework — bond yields, the dollar, inflation and Fed policy — that actually explains why, plus separate playbooks for long-term investors and short-term traders.
Goldmitra's Team · 6 Oct 2026
Gold Before Diwali 2026: Prices, Duty, the Fed and What Q4 Could Look Like
Gold fell 6% in September after the Fed's rate hike and is hovering near $4,150 ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali. Here's what's driving the price, India's 15% duty effect, and where big banks see Q4 2026 heading.
Goldmitra's Team · 3 Oct 2026
How Is Digital Gold Taxed in India? A Complete Guide for Investors
Selling digital gold at a profit can trigger capital gains tax. Here's how GST, holding period, and short-term vs long-term gains actually work — before you file your ITR.
Goldmitra's Team · 30 Sept 2026
Diamond vs Gold: Which Is the Better Investment (And Why)?
Diamonds don't have a resale market like gold does. See why gold, not a diamond stone, is the better place for your investment money.
Goldmitra's Team · 28 Sept 2026
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: Full Comparison & Price Guide
Lab-grown and natural diamonds look identical, but their price, resale value, and long-term worth are very different. Here's the full comparison.
Goldmitra's Team · 28 Sept 2026
White Gold: Value, Benefits, Cons & Is It a Good Investment?
White gold's cool silvery shine usually comes from a rhodium-plated surface, not the alloy underneath — which explains almost every practical question about how it wears, what it costs over time, and whether it's a good investment. Here's what white gold actually is, its real pros and cons, and how it compares to rose gold.
Goldmitra's Team · 28 Sept 2026
Rose Gold: Value, Benefits, Cons & Is It a Good Investment?
Rose gold's pink hue comes from copper, not less gold — but that same copper affects durability, skin reactions, and resale value in ways worth knowing before you buy. Here's what rose gold actually is, its real pros and cons, and whether it makes sense as an investment.
Goldmitra's Team · 27 Sept 2026
Gold ETF in India: How It Works, Taxation & Whether It's Right for You
Gold ETFs let you invest in gold without lockers or making charges — but tracking error, expense ratio, and the 2024 tax rules all affect your actual returns. Here's what to check before you buy.
Goldmitra's Team · 15 Sept 2026
Digital Gold in India: How It Works, Fees & Risks
Digital gold lets you buy gold in small amounts through an app, with a provider storing the physical metal for you. Here's how it works, what it costs, and the risks worth knowing before you buy.
Goldmitra's Team · 15 Sept 2026
Gold Mutual Funds vs Gold ETFs: What's the Real Difference?
Both track the gold price, but a gold mutual fund and a Gold ETF differ in what account you need, how you trade them, and what they cost. Here's the real difference.
Goldmitra's Team · 15 Sept 2026
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB): Interest, Maturity & How Redemption Works
An SGB is the only common gold investment that pays you interest on top of gold's price movement — but it comes with a multi-year lock-in. Here's exactly how the interest, tenor, and redemption work.
Goldmitra's Team · 15 Sept 2026
Best Way to Invest in Gold in India (2026): Physical Gold vs Digital Gold vs Gold ETF vs Gold Mutual Fund
A complete comparison of gold investment methods in India on cost, minimum investment, liquidity, risk and taxability, with guidance on choosing between gold ETFs and gold mutual funds.
Goldmitra's Team · 14 Sept 2026
Why Gold Rates Differ From City to City in India (2026 Guide + Price Tables)
Gold prices vary city to city in India due to logistics, demand, and jeweller margins not state tax. See city & state price tables, top gold-buying states, and 2026 import/export news.
Goldmitra's Team · 12 Sept 2026
Best Month to Buy Gold in 2026 : The Complete Guide
Buying gold in India is about more than finding the right design or waiting for the perfect price. This guide breaks down the six golden rules of buying gold.
Goldmitra's Team · 11 Sept 2026
24K vs 22K vs 18K Gold: Which Purity Should You Buy?
24K, 22K, and 18K aren't just different price points — they're suited to genuinely different purposes. Here's how to pick based on what you're actually buying gold for.
Goldmitra's Team · 8 Sept 2026
GST on Gold Jewellery, Explained: How the 3% Is Calculated on Your Bill
GST on gold jewellery is a flat 3% nationally — but it's 3% of what, exactly? Here's how it's actually calculated on your final bill.
Goldmitra's Team · 8 Sept 2026
How to Check Gold Purity Before You Buy: Hallmarking and Karat Marks Explained
A hallmark is the one thing on a piece of jewellery that tells you, independently of the jeweller, what purity you're actually buying. Here's how to read it.
Goldmitra's Team · 8 Sept 2026
Understanding Gold Making Charges
Making charges are the biggest variable in what you actually pay for gold jewellery. Here's what they cover, how they're calculated, and what's worth questioning.
Goldmitra's Team · 1 Sept 2026