Buy Gold online in India

Dhanteras is an auspicious time for Hindus, when they go gold and silver shopping. It is considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity to buy gold/ silver on this day. So many people buy gold during this time of the year. It is considered as the safest form of investment by the Indians and India is amongst the largest buyers of silver and gold globally. Given the online buying trend, I have shortlisted few reputed websites where one can buy gold for oneself. Given below is a comparison amongst such websites with price reviews.

List of websites selling Gold online

1) ICICI bank – is selling gold coins either at their branches or online. It gives an option of buying gold coins of 24 K (cartage) at competitive prices. The coins will have 99.99% Assay Certification, in accordance with international standards. Gold is available in 0.5g, 1g, 2.5g, 5g, 8g, 10g, 20g, 50g and 100g and Silver is available in 50g and 100g. Today’s rates are Rs. 29,713.71 for 10 gram gold for 24K (ie. Rs. 3,343.77 for 1 gram). ICICI has a reputed name in the country and is considered safe to buy from the bank. Check it out here.

2) Tanishq – by Titan is another reputed name in India. It sells gold coins in 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K (cartage) in 1gm, 2gm, 5gm, 8gm and 10gm denominations. Priced at Rs. 3,184 for 1gm gold coin of 24 K. Tanishq is also running a campaign to buy affordable gold jewellery for this Diwali. The coins carry a Tanishq inscription on themselves. Click here to buy now!

3) Carat Lane – offers gold coins of 24 K with beautiful inscriptions of gods and goddesses. Plain coin without inscription is also available. 1 gm gold coin will cost approximately Rs. 3,186 (24 K). Available in denominations of 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 31.3 and 50 grams. Buy now!

4) Gitanjali – These 24 K gold inscripted coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 20 and 50 gms. Costs between ~Rs. 3,500- 3,600 per gram. Click here to buy now.

5) Bluestone – 24 K gold coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20. Costs Rs. 3,263 for 1 gram. Buy now!

Also read about Gold ETFs in India.

People today prefer to buy from certified outlets rather than the traditional style of buying from jewelers. But even then, lot of choices are available today. Please check gold rates and compare making charges before buying. Also check the certification and purity of the gold coins. Happy Gold Shopping!