Gold rate in Coimbatore, what to know before you buy or sell
Pongal, Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali and the wedding season are the busiest buying times. Because the city is a manufacturing base, many jewellers make their own pieces and take custom orders. Some South Indian bills show wastage or value addition (VA) in place of a making charge. Ask what it covers and how it is worked out, and compare the total for the same design across two shops.

