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Dhanteras 2026 Gold Buying Guide: Date, Timings, What to Buy and What to Check
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday 6 November. Here are the tithi window, Pradosh Kaal and Rahu Kaal timings for six cities, what people buy, and how to avoid overpaying on the day.
Goldmitra's Team · 18 Oct 2026
Gold Buying Checklist for India: 15 Things to Check Before You Pay (Diwali 2026)
A practical checklist to run through at the jeweller: rate, purity, hallmark and HUID, making charge, GST, the bill, buyback terms and more, with live examples.
Goldmitra's Team · 18 Oct 2026
Gold Buying Guide for Diwali 2026: Dates, Prices, What to Buy and How to Pay Less
Everything you need before buying gold this Diwali: the 2026 dates, today's live rate, what each rupee of your budget actually buys, coin vs jewellery, purity, making charges and the paperwork to check.
Goldmitra's Team · 18 Oct 2026
Gold Coin vs Gold Jewellery: Which Should You Buy for Diwali 2026?
Coins carry a small premium and are easy to sell. Jewellery carries making charges you do not get back. Compare the real cost of each at today's rate and choose by purpose.
Goldmitra's Team · 18 Oct 2026
Gold Gifts Under ₹5,000 for Diwali 2026: What Your Budget Really Buys
At today's gold rate, ₹5,000 buys a fraction of a gram. See the exact weight your budget gets in 22K and 24K, what gifts are realistic, and the cheaper alternatives.
Goldmitra's Team · 18 Oct 2026
How to Calculate Gold Jewellery Price: Formula, Worked Example and Calculator Guide
Learn how a jewellery bill is built, from weight and purity to making charge and 3% GST, with live worked examples and a guide to using the Goldmitra jewellery calculator.
Goldmitra's Team · 18 Oct 2026
Gold Is 25% Below Its Peak Even as China and India Buy More: What Is Going On?
China's central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months and India's Dhanteras–Diwali–wedding season is here, yet gold is near $4,185, about 25% below January's high. Here's why strong demand hasn't stopped the fall, and what would actually support a recovery.
Goldmitra's Team · 13 Oct 2026
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