Dhanteras Gold Shopping: Essential Checks Before Making Payment

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As Dhanteras approaches, consumers buying gold jewellery should verify its purity and authenticity. Key checks include examining the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark, which features the BIS Standard Mark, purity grade, and a unique six-character Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number. Buyers can also use the BIS Care app to independently verify the HUID number. Ensuring the purity grade, such as 22K916 for 91.6% pure gold, matches the bill is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. Mandatory hallmarking applies to most gold jewellery, excluding bars and coins.