What charges must be checked before buying gold on Dhanteras?

Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion for purchasing precious metals. While buying gold on Dhanteras, buyers are expected to check per-gram rate on bill and confirm whether it corresponds to the purity of the gold they are buying. They should also check making charges, wastage charges, hallmarking charges and GST. Notably, gold jewellery attracts 3% GST on total transaction value.