Many people will buy gold this Dhanteras. Most of the buying is likely to be in physical form—as jewellery, bars, and coins. Buyers need to pay heed to a few points when making such physical purchases.

       Jewellers say the demand for physical jewellery is up this year. Aditya Pethe, director, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers says, “We expect a 25-30 per cent rise due to pent up demand and revenge shopping. Also, a lot of people who sold gold last year in distress are replenishing it now.” Offline purchase Physical gold should ideally be bought from a reputed jeweller, ...