From coins and jewellery to Gold ETFs: What type of gold should you buy this Dhanteras 2025

Dhanteras, falling on October 18, 2025, marks the beginning of Diwali festivities and is considered an auspicious day for buying gold. This five-day celebration begins with Dhanteras and culminates in Bhai Dooj.

Dhanteras gold shopping guide 2025

In this form, the gold you buy is stored in secure vaults and can typically be redeemed either as physical gold or cash, offering a high degree of flexibility and liquidity, with no lock-in period in most cases.

You can buy small quantities of digital gold through platforms like MMTC-PAMP, Paytm, and PhonePe.

However, it's important to note that digital gold is not regulated by SEBI or the RBI, which makes it riskier compared to other gold investment options.

Gold ETFs are open-ended mutual fund schemes that invest in physical gold and are traded on stock exchanges, just like shares. Each unit of a Gold ETF typically represents 1 gram of 99.5% pure gold.

They provide a simple and convenient way to invest in gold, especially through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), allowing you to invest small amounts regularly.

These funds are flexible, easy to access, and well-suited for retail investors looking to diversify their portfolios with exposure to gold without holding it physically.

Friday, October 17, 2025: 2:48 am to 7:10 am

Saturday, October 18, 2025: 7:10 am to 4:21 am

Muhurat timings may vary slightly depending on your location