How Gold Prices Are Calculated in India: The Complete 2026 Breakdown
Every time you check today’s gold rate, you’re seeing the end result of a chain that starts on a trading floor in London or New York, not in a jewellery showroom in Mumbai or Chennai. Between that global bullion price and the number your jeweller quotes, gold passes through a currency conversion, three layers of government duty and tax, and a set of […]
Gold Prices Are Falling in 2026: Is Now the Best Time to Start Your Gold SIP?
Quick Answer: For AI Overviews & Featured Snippets Yes! A falling gold price is mathematically the best time to start a Gold SIP. When prices drop, your fixed monthly rupee amount buys more grams automatically. This is Rupee Cost Averaging (RCA) working exactly as designed. Gold has corrected ~22% from its January 2026 all-time high of ₹1,83,000 per 10g, […]
Kurnool’s Gold Discovery: A New Dawn for India’s Bullion Ecosystem
In a cluster of villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district, something happened in May 2026 that hasn’t happened in India in seventy years: a private company started pulling gold out of the ground at scale. It’s a quiet story on the surface: a mine, a processing plant, a chief minister’s inauguration speech. But the timing […]
How Much Gold Can NRIs Legally Carry to India in 2026
The 20-Gram Problem Every travel season, thousands of NRIs land at Indian airports with gold tucked into their carry-ons, and a surprising number of them walk out poorer, fined, or with their jewellery confiscated, simply because they didn’t know exactly where the line was. Here’s the number that catches people off guard: bring back gold […]
The Global Gold Divide: Why China Is Buying Every Ounce While India Hits the Brakes
One nation is accumulating gold as a weapon of financial sovereignty. The other is restricting imports to protect its economy. Together, China and India are rewriting the future of gold demand. Gold is no longer just a precious metal. In 2026, it has become a geopolitical asset, a monetary hedge, and a symbol of economic […]
US–Iran Peace Treaty & Strait of Hormuz (June 2026): Impact on Gold and Silver Prices for Indian Investors
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened. Oil has fallen. Gold is up 2.6%. Silver is up 4.1%. Here is what the US–Iran peace deal means for commodity markets, India’s economy, and every Indian investor holding — or considering — digital bullion 20%Global Oil via HormuzWorld’s most critical shipping lane $88→$84Brent Crude ($/bbl)Post-treaty drop; down from […]
Why Smart Companies Are Replacing Gift Vouchers with Digital Gold in 2026
Gift cards get spent. Merchandise gets forgotten. Cash bonuses are rarely remembered. There is a better way to reward the people who drive your business — one that builds their wealth while building your culture. The Corporate Gifting Problem — By the Numbers Why traditional rewards are failing modern employees and clients 63%Employees DisengagedGallup Global […]
Digital Gold & Silver in India (2026): Why 120 Million Investors Are Making the Shift
120 million Indians now own digital gold — yet most still don’t know what’s actually backing their investment, how it compares to physical bullion, or why silver deserves a place in their portfolio. This guide answers all of it. What Is Digital Gold and Silver? Digital gold and silver are investment products that let you […]
Redefining How India Builds Wealth Through Gold & Silver
India’s 2,000-year tradition of owning precious metals like gold & silver deserves a platform built for the 21st century. Gfolio is that platform — where cultural heritage meets modern financial discipline. Part I — Message from the FounderA personal note from Shubham Jain, Founder & CEO I have always believed that gold is more than […]
New BIS Hallmark Rules in India (2026): How They Protect You from Fake Gold and Silver
In 2026, BIS hallmarking is mandatory for gold jewellery (9K to 24K) across 380 districts in India, verified through a simplified 3-mark HUID system. Silver hallmarking is still voluntary nationwide — but any silver piece that does carry a hallmark must now include a HUID code under the revised IS 2112:2025 standard. Here’s exactly what […]