Last updated on: 8th Mar 2023 06:30 AM
Guntakal is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The city has a rich cultural heritage and has a long history of gold trading and investment. There are several gold shops and jewelry stores in Guntakal where residents can buy and sell physical gold, including bullion bars, coins, and jewelry. Additionally, there are various financial institutions in Guntakal that offer gold investment options such as gold savings accounts, gold ETFs, and gold bonds. Gold is considered a safe haven asset and is widely used for investment purposes due to its stability and potential for appreciation.
Gold is considered to be one of the most crucial. Besides gold, other investment options offer similar and, at times, better returns. There are options like – Direct Equity, Mutual Funds, Fixed Deposits, Real Estate, RBI bonds, etc., to name a few.
The gold price has historically been more volatile than real estate. The price of land is dependent on many factors, including location and its potential for development. Gold, by contrast, is a finite resource whose value does not depend on location or use case; it's only worth what someone else will pay for it at any given time. Real estate also carries greater risk than owning physical gold.
Unlike silver which requires extensive refining before being used in industrial applications such as solar panels and batteries for electric cars, gold does not need any processing before being used as an investment product. Gold already exists in pure form, which means no further processing is required.
Gram | Yesterday | Today |
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1 gram | ₹549.70 -0.50 (-0.09%) | ₹549.70 0.00 (0.00%) |
8 grams | ₹4,397.60 -4.00 (-0.09%) | ₹4,397.60 0.00 (0.00%) |
10 grams | ₹5,497.00 -5.00 (-0.09%) | ₹5,497.00 0.00 (0.00%) |
100 grams | ₹54,970.00 -50.00 (-0.09%) | ₹54,970.00 0.00 (0.00%) |
The introduction of GST has deeply impacted every sector of the Indian economy. Similarly, gold rates are also affected due to the levy of 3% GST. This has increased the purchase price of gold and impacted the import of gold, the making charges of gold jewellery, and other related markets.
Day | 24K Gold | 22K Gold |
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09 Mar 2023 | ₹5,497.00 0.00 (0.00%) | ₹5,039.10 0.00 (0.00%) |
08 Mar 2023 | ₹5,497.00 -5.00 (-0.09%) | ₹5,039.10 -4.58 (-0.08%) |
07 Mar 2023 | ₹5,502.00 0.00 (0.00%) | ₹5,043.68 0.00 (0.00%) |
06 Mar 2023 | ₹5,502.00 0.00 (0.00%) | ₹5,043.68 0.00 (0.00%) |
05 Mar 2023 | ₹5,502.00 0.00 (0.00%) | ₹5,043.68 0.00 (0.00%) |
04 Mar 2023 | ₹5,502.00 -3.00 (-0.05%) | ₹5,043.68 -2.75 (-0.05%) |
03 Mar 2023 | ₹5,505.00 8.00 (0.15%) | ₹5,046.43 7.33 (0.12%) |
02 Mar 2023 | ₹5,497.00 30.00 (0.55%) | ₹5,039.10 27.50 (0.46%) |
01 Mar 2023 | ₹5,467.00 6.00 (0.11%) | ₹5,011.60 5.50 (0.09%) |
28 Feb 2023 | ₹5,461.00 -10.00 (-0.18%) | ₹5,006.10 -9.17 (-0.15%) |
The key difference between 24K gold and 22K gold is purity, durability, and cost.
24K gold has a purity of 99.9%, signifying that it consists of approximately 99% gold while that of 22K gold is 91.67%, signifying that it comprises 91% gold and 9% of other metals.
Also, the 24K gold, might have brilliant colour and be gorgeous to look at, but jewellery made of 24K gold is not durable, as it is too soft to wear and tear. On the other hand, the presence of other metals (9%) in 22K gold makes it more durable.
Finally, 24K gold costs more than 22K gold as it consists of 99.9% gold.
The purity of Gold in Guntakal is measured through the number of karats (K). This is simple to calculate.
For example, if you buy a golden ring of 10K, divide 10 by 24, as the purity of gold is measured on a scale of 0 to 24. Hence, 10/24 will give you 41.7, which means that your ring consists of 41.7% gold.
Which is the purest form of gold?
24K gold is the purest form of gold with 99.9% of gold content.
How can I calculate the purity of gold?
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