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Learn About Gold

Free guides, tax rules, and buying tips for Indian gold buyers. Written by Farsana F F, Content Writer & Editor at GoldMap. Also check today's gold rates and our gold calculators.

Tax & Legal
Tax & Legal
How Much Gold Can You Keep at Home in India?
Legal limits explained — 500g for married women, 250g for unmarried women, 100g for men. CBDT rules simplified.
By Farsana F F·5 min read
Tax & Legal
Gold Tax Rules in India 2026 — GST, Capital Gains & Cash Limits
When do you pay tax on gold? GST, capital gains, inherited gold, and cash purchase limits explained.
By Farsana F F·8 min read
Gold Basics
Basics
What is 916 Gold? Complete Guide to Gold Purity in India
916 gold means 91.6% pure gold — the same as 22 Karat. Learn what the BIS hallmark means and how to verify it.
By Farsana F F·7 min read
Guide
22K vs 24K Gold — Which Should You Buy in India?
Comparing purity, price, durability and best uses for jewellery vs investment.
By Farsana F F·8 min read
BIS
BIS Hallmark Guide — How to Check Real Gold in India
Everything you need to know about BIS hallmarking and the HUID verification system.
By Farsana F F·8 min read
Buying Guide
Gold Making Charges Explained — How Jewellers Calculate Them
Typical charge ranges, how to negotiate, wastage vs making charges, and how to avoid overpaying.
By Farsana F F·7 min read
Buying Guide
How to Buy Gold Online Safely in India 2026
Trusted platforms, BIS checks, digital gold, scams to avoid, safe payments, and delivery verification.
By Farsana F F·8 min read
Buying Guide
Pavan Gold Guide for Kerala Buyers — What is 1 Pavan in Grams?
What one Pavan means, Pavan to grams conversion, how the price is calculated, and the common weight confusion.
By Farsana F F·6 min read
Buying Guide
Gold Jewellery Buying Guide for Weddings in India 2026
Budget planning, purity, BIS checks, making and stone charges, coins vs jewellery, and mistakes to avoid.
By Farsana F F·9 min read
Selling Guide
How to Sell Old Gold in India 2026 — Get the Best Price
Exchange vs cash, how purity is tested, BIS HUID checks, selling coins, tax, valuation, and avoiding scams.
By Farsana F F·8 min read
Investment
Invest
Gold vs Fixed Deposit — Which Gives Better Returns in 2026?
Returns, liquidity, risk, inflation, and tax compared — plus when gold wins and when an FD wins.
By Farsana F F·8 min read
Invest
Sovereign Gold Bond Guide — Is SGB Worth Buying in 2026?
How SGBs work, the 2.5% interest, tax-free maturity, and how to buy on the secondary market.
By Farsana F F·8 min read