PURITY CERTIFICATION
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold, silver trade seen topping Rs 20,000 cr despite record prices and decline in volumes
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is set for record precious metal sales in India. Despite soaring gold and silver prices, trade is expected to exceed Rs 20,000 crore. Consumers are opting for lightweight jewelry, silver, and diamond products. Digital gold and bonds are also gaining traction. This trend shows a shift towards value-driven purchases and financial prudence.
Akshaya Tritiya Meets Smart Investing: The Rise of Digital Gold
Akshaya Tritiya, a day for prosperity, now embraces digital gold. This modern investment allows easy online gold purchases, offering convenience and flexibility. Investors can start small, ensuring consistent savings. Digital gold blends tradition with smart financial planning for a secure future. It provides a safe and accessible way to honor this timeless gold tradition.
205% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.05 lakh
Sovereign Gold Bond: The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2020-21 Series-VII. Investors can redeem these bonds from April 20, 2026. The redemption price is fixed at Rs 15,254 per unit.
302% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.02 lakh
Sovereign Gold Bond : The Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2019-20 Series-V, set at Rs 15,009 per unit. Investors can redeem these bonds from April 15, 2026, after the fifth year of issuance.
Gold: The correction was the repositioning, not the end of the trend
Gold remains a vital liquidity source even with price drops. Central banks and individuals are selling gold to ease financial strains. In India, investors are shifting towards Gold ETFs for easier and more efficient investment. This trend offers attractive entry points for building gold exposure. Gold ETFs provide transparent pricing and security, making gold a liquid asset.
Silver prices down today? Check high-purity per kg silver rates (March 27, 2026) on IBJA, MCX, MMTC-PAMP
Silver prices experienced significant fluctuations this week, driven by geopolitical tensions and anticipation of US Fed rate cuts. While MCX rates saw an overall increase from March 23rd to 27th, a notable decline was observed on Thursday. IBJA also reported sharp movements in 999 purity silver prices.
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Nirav Modi-linked Firestar Diamond stock to go on sale
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's former company, Firestar Diamond International, is set to auction its precious inventory of gems and jewellery on April 27. The e-auction, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, will feature natural loose diamonds and finished pieces, with prices ranging from ₹4 lakh to ₹18 lakh.
312% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.12 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2019-20 Series-IV. This bond series, due for redemption on March 17, 2026, will be redeemed at Rs 15,814 per unit.
Are gold rates down today? Check latest 22k gold prices on Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA
Amid geopolitical tensions and stock market volatility, gold prices have seen fluctuations. As of March 16, 2026, 22k gold rates at major retailers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers are around Rs 14,590-Rs 14,630 per gram. IBJA rates also show a decline from March 13.
Mandatory gold hallmarking expanded to 7 more districts
Gold hallmarking: The seven districts are: Rupnagar (Punjab), Banda (Uttar Pradesh), Beed (Maharashtra), Gomati (Tripura), Katihar (Bihar), Beawar (Rajasthan) and Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), an official statement said.
Young India shifts to solitaires as prices decline 30%
Solitaire diamond rings are seeing a surge in demand among Indians aged 28-40, with sales rising 25-35% year-on-year following a 30% price drop. A 1-carat ring now costs ₹5-5.5 lakh, down from ₹7-8 lakh, making diamond-heavy, low-gold jewellery more appealing amid high gold prices. Millennials are driving growth, with engagements as the primary purchase but self-buys and milestone-driven purchases also rising. Lower entry barriers and a preference for accessible, meaningful jewellery, including 9-carat and 14-carat gold, are reshaping consumer behaviour, benefiting jewellers despite elevated gold prices.
NSE to launch Gold 10 grams futures from March 16 after Sebi approval. Check expiry and other details
National Stock Exchange will launch Gold 10 grams futures from March 16 after approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India. The monthly, delivery-based contract aims to boost retail participation with defined price limits, margins and Ahmedabad-based settlement.
353% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.53 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2019-20 Series-III, allowing investors to redeem from February 13, 2026. The redemption value is based on the simple average closing price of gold for the preceding three working days.
Looking for replacement of your old gold jewellery after unprecedented price rise? 6 factors you must check before going for new hallmarked piece
With gold prices rising, consumers are increasingly exchanging old jewellery for hallmarked pieces to ensure purity and better resale value. Mandatory hallmarking in India, regulated by BIS, certifies gold's karat and fineness, reducing fraud risk and enabling fair valuation. Buyers should verify BIS logo, HUID, and purity marks for authenticity.
Gold loan rules: 9 crucial proposals made by RBI in the draft guidelines and how they may impact your borrowing
Gold loan draft rules: RBI has issued a draft for uniform guidelines on gold loans across banks and NBFCs. These proposals can impact how you take the gold loan once it is implemented as written. Check the nine proposals made in the RBI's draft and how it can impact your borrowing.
Best Gold and Diamond Jewellery for Birthday and Anniversaries (2024)
Are you looking for some elegant jewellery to give as a gift to your partner? If so, then continue reading this article to check out the best gold and diamond jewellery for the birthday and anniversary of your partner. We have included necessary details about the jewellery in this article to help you find the perfect option.
Gold hallmarking charges 2024: How much does it cost to get a gold/silver article hallmarked?
Hallmarked jewellery provides third party assurance and satisfaction that customer gets right purity of gold/silver for the given price. Since the introduction of HUID (i.e. 1st July 2021) hallmark consists of 3 marks viz, BIS logo, purity of the article in caratage as well as fineness and six-digit alphanumeric HUID number.
Buying gold bars on Dhanteras? Here are 8 tips for you
Gold bars: Compared to gold coins and jewellery, gold bars can come at a lesser cost. However, there are a few things you should consider before you buy them.
Hallmarking row: No effect of strike, says government; but jewellers disagree
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is implementing a mandatory gold hallmarking system—called Hallmarking Unique ID (HUID)—in the country in a phased manner.
Mandatory gold hallmarking to be implemented from June 1
The Centre, in November 2019, had announced that hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts would be made mandatory across the country from January 15, 2021. The government had given jewellers more than a year to shift to hallmarking and register themselves with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Diamond industry down in the dumps post Nirav Modi scam: Study
The survey was conducted among 350 jewellers based in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Dehradun.
MMTC-PAMP joint venture sees gold mine in the upcoming monetisation scheme
The gold monetisation scheme likely to be introduced next month to help unlock idle household collections of the precious metal has opened up new business opportunities for MMTC-PAMP India.
Gold hallmarking fee slashed for jewellers in small towns
In two big initiatives to promote sale of pure gold, government today cut licence fee for gold hallmarking by up to 87.5 per cent for jewellers in small towns.
Quantum MF tests purity of all gold bars held under its Quantum Gold Fund
Quantum Mutual Fund, recently used the services of a certification agency to test the purity of all gold bars held under its Quantum Gold Fund.
Government should expedite Bill to make gold hallmarking mandatory: Parliamentary Panel
To ensure hallmarking of gold mandatory, a Parliamentary panel has asked the govt to introduce the Bill to amend the BIS Act in the current session of Parliament.
Hold jewellers as accountable for gold hallmarking fraud: IAHC
IAHC suggested that the government hold jewellers as accountable as the certification firm when a jewellery item fails a test of gold purity standards.
Gold certification ensures value for money
In a move that is welcome, the government has cleared the proposal to make hallmarking of gold compulsory.
Cabinet makes hallmarking gold jewellery mandatory: Minister
The hallmarking of gold, which is voluntary in nature at present, is a purity certification of the precious metal. BIS is the administrative authority of hallmarking.
Before you buy jewellery consider factors like purity, carat and cut
Purity, carat and cut are some factors you should consider while buying precious metals and stones. This will reduce the chances of being cheated and help you resell jewellery.
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