Frequently Asked Questions

TruGold’s FAQs

Why should I invest in Gold?

You should invest in gold because of these reasons

  • Stable & low risk instrument
  • Diversify your portfolio
  • In the last 5 years, gold has shown growth of 80% which is 16% annual returns. Gold returns in last 5 years were 33% higher than Nifty Index as well which showed only 12% annual growth
What is Digital Gold?

Digital gold is a new age investment instrument that allows you to invest in 24k 999 pure physical gold. It is real gold which is just securely stored in insured vaults for you. For all your digital gold, same amount of physical gold is purchased and securely stored.

What is Digital Gold Product offered by TruGold?

Digital Gold facilitates the purchase of physical bullion (i.e. bars of Gold) for as low as Rs.100 with the ease of online access. The customer can request for the delivery of Gold purchased from TruGold anytime they want in the form of coins and it will be delivered at your doorstep. Customers can also sell the bullion (bought from us) in a secured and convenient manner back to us.

Why Buy Digital Gold from TruGold ?
  • Ease of Account Opening – Opening an Account with us is a quite simple, hassle-free process.
  • No Additional Costs – No brokerage is charged. No charges for storage and insurance.
  • Small Quantity – TruGold enables the purchase of Gold for as low as Rs. 100
  • Better Prices – The bullion is available at wholesale market prices.
  • Buy Back – The customer can sell the bullion bought from us at very low spreads.
  • Delivery – The customer can avail delivery of physical at their doorstep.
  • Dedicated Customer Service – Contact the Customer Service Desk by Email and Call anytime 24×7.
What is the Purity of Gold offered under TruGold?

TruGold offers 24 Karat Gold of 999 purity (99.9% pure).

What is the minimum & maximum amount needed to buy gold on TruGold?

The minimum amount of purchase is 100. There is no limit on the maximum amount as long as KYC requirements are complied with.

Where is physical gold stored on my digital gold behalf ?

The gold purchased on behalf of the customer shall be stored with a reputed custodian on a consolidated basis i.e. daily purchase across all the customers. An independent auditor/ trustee will confirm the balances with the custodian each quarter and reconcile the amounts with customer balances.

Is the gold associated with my accumulations kept in safe custody?

Yes, the gold associated with the accumulations credited in your account is kept in safe custody with a Custodian in accordance with the terms of the offer mentioned in the product brochure. Only reputed firms such as Sequel Logistics will be used as a custodian.

What is the benchmark for the Price of TruGold? Can MCX be taken as a benchmark?

There is no benchmark for comparing the price of Gold. MCX cannot be considered as a benchmark, since there are many differences between retail Gold and MCX. MCX gives the prices of a futures contract which doesn’t give the landed prices by factoring in cost of logistics, insurance, safekeeping, etc. MCX also does not include pan India delivery, and based on the contract it gives delivery at only a few locations like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc. Gold cost also includes the cost of storage, insurance, trustee fees and gives you the landed complete price of Gold. Also the gold price quoted in newspapers and on various websites is the wholesale price in multiples of 1kg of gold. Retail Gold price is valid for fractional grams and therefore is not directly comparable.

Can I withdraw my money anytime I want?

Yes, you can withdraw your money anytime. Please go to Dashboard screen and click on withdraw. You can select the quantity of gold you want to sell and proceed with the withdrawal. Withdrawal is instant & does not need any KYC.

Where do I get the proceeds when I sell my gold?

When you sell your gold, you’ll receive funds against it in a UPI account. You can add your account details prior to the sale.

Are there any charges that i’ll have pay while selling back gold ?

No, there are no additional charges. You can sell back at the market prices which are displayed on a real- time basis.

Who is insuring physical gold?

Under a comprehensive insurance contract, a top insurance firm insures the physical gold housed in vaults. Our insurance also covers the gold that is in transit at the time of delivery.

Is TruGold safe?

Yes, TruGold is 100% safe. We use UPI autopay by NPCI & follow all RBI guidelines. Your money is invested in 24K 999 pure gold provided by Augmont, which is NABL and BIS accredited and a member of India Good Delivery standard on NSE, BSE and MCX. All gold is hallmarked by a government-approved hallmarking agency as per the BIS guidelines. This Gold is stored in 100% safe and secured in Sequel Vaults monitored by Trustee.

Why is the Buy Price different from the Sell Price?

Generally, Gold is bought from international grade bullion from institutional suppliers and sells this to consumers. When customers sell gold back, it gets sold back to institutional participants in the wholesale bullion market, where the buy back rate is lower than the selling rate – this is referred to as the buy-sell spread.

In addition to the buy-sell spread in the commercial bullion market, GST is added to the buy price, but it is not levied on any sell transactions. Further, there are charges incurred on the payment gateway, trustee, insurance and custodian fees which also contribute to the difference in buy and sell price.

Is GST included in quoted gold price?

All our prices quoted are exclusive of GST and other applicable taxes. The applicable GST is added to the quoted price at the final stage of checkout.

Why is KYC needed?

As per the government regulations, it is a statutory requirement and a part of regulatory instructions and compliance that KYC needs to be done for buying any product on the TruGold platform. We want to ensure that we have the correct KYC of the customers to enable us to identify the owners of the gold lying in the vaults with accuracy. It is also advised that proper KYC is updated to prevent any misuse of your gold account. In any case, you will be prompted to provide your PAN details once your buying reaches a certain threshold limit.

Is it mandatory to upload my PAN card?

It is not mandatory to upload your PAN card, however, you may be prompted to do so if you wish to purchase gold that is worth more than threshold limit.

I’m trying to complete my KYC, but I’m facing issues, what should I do?

In case you are facing any issues with your KYC documents, please reach out to our support team on [email protected] or call us on 8892794279.

My payment is failed, what should i do ?

Kindly do not panic. If your account was debited, it should be automatically reversed in 72 hours or according to your bank guidelines. If you still need help, please contact our customer support team.

What is a Gold SIP Plan?

A Gold SIP Plan is a systematic savings tool that allows customers to accumulate gold by choosing a fixed instalment amount on a daily/weekly/monthly basis for a selected duration. Customers can accumulate gold and later use it to exchange gold for coin or withdraw on TruGold.

Can you choose multiple Gold SIP Plans?

Yes, you can choose more than One Gold SIP Plan by adding individual SIP details for each.

Can you cancel a Gold Savings Plan?

Yes, you can cancel a Gold SIP Plan, post which you will not be charged for the next installment.

What if I miss an SIP installment?

If you miss your SIP installment, You wont be charge for missing an SIP.Instead you will be given a grace period of 5 days. In case you don‘t deposit funds within the grace period, then your SIP will be treated as ‘Defaulter’ and your SIP will be terminated. However, the gold accumulated in your SIP shall be available for you.

How will i get funds at end of SIP tenure?

You can sell the gold back to us and/or receive the value in your bank account. Or you can choose to have coin delivery at your doorstep from gold accumulated.

Can I withdraw gold from SIP, before my maturity period?

Yes, you’ll be able to withdraw anytime, no lock-in period.

What will happen to the gold associated with accumulations in my account, in the unlikely event of the Company going into liquidation?

The gold associated with accumulations in your account is separate from the other assets of the Company. An independent trustee appointed by the Company will act for and on behalf of the customers. The gold purchased by the Company associated with the accumulation in customer accounts is transferred to the Custodian appointed by the Company for the product. When the customer asks for delivery, the requisite quantity of gold will be removed from the Custodian and delivered to the customer through a reputed courier service. Since the Security Trustee has a charge over the gold over other commercial creditors till the time of fulfillment and the gold is separate from the other assets of the Company, any unlikely adverse event happening to Company should not affect the gold associated with the accumulation in your account. Further, the title of the gold clearly rests with the customer and the physical gold stored with the Custodian on account of TruGold customers is not an asset of the Company in any way.