The Varadhi Gold Blog
Honest guides on buying, selling & borrowing against gold.
No sales pitch. No dealer bias. Plain-English answers to the questions every Indian gold buyer, seller, and borrower asks — from making charges to BIS hallmarks to when 24K actually makes sense.
22K vs 24K Gold: Which One Should You Actually Buy?
Almost every gold purchase in India defaults to 22K without the buyer knowing why. Investment gold is almost always 24K. So what's the actual difference — and which one should you buy?
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We publish one guide at a time — thoroughly researched, no fluff. Next up:
Hidden charges when buying gold
How to calculate jewellery making charges
BIS hallmark explained (6-mark guide)
How GST is calculated on gold jewellery
Best days to buy gold — Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras
Gold ETF vs physical jewellery