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Center-Right Owned by HT Media Ltd.Gold coin vs gold bar vs gold ETF vs gold mutual fund: What to buy this Dhanteras? Key features and tax rules compared
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Gold coins, bars, ETFs and mutual funds provide different ways to invest in gold, each with its own purity levels, costs, liquidity and tax implications. One report noted that 22‑carat gold was priced at ₹1,31,500 for 10 grams, a rise that was said to dampen Dhanteras sales. Another source highlighted a price correction of about 13 % over the past six months and 5 % in the past month, which industry players expect to boost sales volume by 15‑20 % this Dhanteras.
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India's gold jewellery demand fell 20 per cent in volume terms in the September quarter, while its value rose 16 per cent year-on-year.
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In Delhi, prices for 22 karat-gold declined to ₹1,30,543 from ₹1,32,367, and those for 24-karat gold declined to ₹1,42,515 from ₹1,44,506.
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Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6, with the gold-buying muhurat in New Delhi beginning at 10.30 am and continuing until 6.37 am on November 7. Here are the auspicious timings and key checks for buying gold, silver and jewellery.
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Gold coins, bars, ETFs and mutual funds offer different ways to invest in the yellow metal this Dhanteras. Here are their key features, purity levels, costs, liquidity, and tax implications to help you understand which option best suits your purchase or investment needs.
