Articles on Gold

PAXG is a blockchain-based token where each unit represents one ounce of LBMA-certified gold stored in London vaults. Globally, it's a credible gold investment vehicle. For Indian investors, the 30% Virtual Digital Asset tax classification, 1% TDS, and access friction combine to make it dramatically worse than the alternatives available domestically. An honest guide.

Zaveri Bazaar is the source of roughly 65% of India's gold trading, home to over 7,000 jewellers, and 165 years old. It is also where Mumbaikars and visitors typically save 5-15% on jewellery compared to branded chains — if they know how to navigate it. A first-time buyer's guide to the bazaar, the BIS hallmark check, the IBJA rate, and what to verify before you pay.