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- 1Dhanteras gold buying: three checks before you purchase●Dhanteras is Friday, 6 Nov. Three checks before buying gold in India: 1. Verify the HUID with BIS's BIS Care app. 2. GST
Dhanteras falls on Friday, 6 November, and gold sellers across India are preparing for one of the busiest buying days of the year. Shoppers are being advised to run three quick checks before paying: verify the jewellery's HUID hallmark number using the BIS Care app, note that GST on gold is 3% of its value, and confirm whether their credit card earns rewards on jewellery, as many exclude it.
- 2Gold buying tips ahead of Dhanteras●Before buying gold on Dhanteras (6 Nov): check the 6-digit HUID hallmark (verifiable in the BIS Care app), note that GST
Shoppers preparing to buy gold for Dhanteras on 6 November are being advised to check the six-digit HUID hallmark, which can be verified in the BIS Care app, before purchasing. Buyers should also note that GST is 3% on the gold value, with the treatment of making charges varying, and consider whether their card earns points on jewellery purchases.