: A uniform 3% GST is applied to all gold purchases in India. An additional 5% GST is often levied specifically on making charges.
: Best for sentimental value but involves storage risks and making charges that aren't recovered upon resale.
: Always look for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark on the item. It consists of the BIS logo, the purity grade (e.g., 22K916), and the 6-digit Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) code.