Editorial & Data Policy

1. Data Sources

All gold, silver, and platinum rates published on TodayGoldRates.in are derived from the following authoritative Indian benchmark sources:

• MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India): The primary benchmark exchange for gold and silver futures trading in India. MCX spot and futures prices are the most widely used reference for retail pricing across the country.
• IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association): The IBJA Mumbai benchmark rate — published twice daily for 24K gold and derived rates for 22K and 18K — is the standard reference used by most Indian jewellers and bullion dealers. Our rates are calibrated to this benchmark.
• GoodReturns.in (cross-reference): We cross-reference published city-level rates with GoodReturns.in, a leading Indian financial data platform, to validate local pricing accuracy.

City-level rates: Gold, silver, and platinum prices vary slightly between Indian cities due to state government taxes, local levies, and transportation costs. Our city-specific rates reflect these local adjustments applied to the national IBJA/MCX benchmark.

2. Update Frequency

• Rate updates: 6 times per day Our automated system fetches and publishes updated rates at approximately 1:00 AM, 10:05 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM IST. This frequency ensures our rates stay within a few minutes of the MCX trading day benchmarks.
• Historical data: Our historical rate database is updated daily with confirmed closing rates. Multi-year historical data from 2015 onwards is available on city rate pages.
• Emergency updates: During extraordinary market events (budget days, major geopolitical developments), our team may trigger additional manual updates outside the normal schedule.

3. Rate Accuracy and Disclaimer

TodayGoldRates.in rates are indicative benchmark rates for information purposes. They are not guaranteed transaction prices. Actual rates at any specific jeweller, bank, or bullion dealer may differ due to:

• Individual dealer margins and markup
• Making charges (for jewellery)
• GST (3% on metal value; 5% on making charges for jewellery)
• Hallmarking and certification charges
• Time of day — spot prices fluctuate throughout the trading day

We strongly recommend verifying the exact rate with your local jeweller or bank at the time of purchase. Our rates are a starting point for comparison, not a contractual price guarantee.

4. Editorial Content Standards

All editorial articles on TodayGoldRates.in (buying guides, comparison articles, purity guides) are written and reviewed by our editorial team following these standards:

• Factual accuracy: Every factual claim (GST rates, BIS hallmarking rules, SGB interest rates, karat fineness) is verified against primary sources — the BIS website, RBI guidelines, SEBI circulars, and the Government of India's official notifications.
• No paid promotions in editorial content: Editorial articles are not paid advertorials. We do not accept payment from jewellers, bullion dealers, or financial product providers to influence article content. Advertising is clearly separated from editorial content.
• Annual content review: All editorial articles are reviewed at least once a year (and more frequently when regulations change) to ensure continued accuracy.
• Dates: All articles display both a publication date (datePublished) and a last updated date (dateModified). These dates are truthful — we only update the dateModified when the content is substantively revised.

5. Independence Statement

TodayGoldRates.in is an independent digital publisher. We are not owned by, affiliated with, or funded by any jewellery brand, bullion dealer, bank, mutual fund, or government body. Our rate data, editorial content, and rankings are produced without commercial influence from any of these parties.

Our revenue comes from display advertising (Google AdSense and direct partnerships). Ad placements do not influence rate data accuracy or editorial content.

6. How to Report an Error

We take data accuracy seriously. If you notice a rate that appears incorrect, an editorial claim that is factually wrong, or a technical issue with our data display, please report it:

• Rate error: Use the Contact Us page and specify the city, metal, date, and the rate you believe is incorrect. Please include your reference source for the correct rate (e.g., a screenshot from IBJA or your local jeweller's bill).
• Editorial correction: Email us at the address on our Contact page, citing the specific article URL, the incorrect claim, and the correct information with a source link. We aim to review and correct verified errors within 48 hours.
• What happens after you report: Our team reviews the report, verifies against primary sources, and — if confirmed — corrects the data and notes the correction in the article. We do not delete or hide corrections.

7. AI and Automated Content Policy

Our rate data is fetched and published through an automated system described in Section 2 above. All editorial articles (guides, comparisons, analysis) are human-written and human-reviewed. We do not publish AI-generated articles without human editorial oversight and fact-checking.

Our website allows reputable AI search systems (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended) to crawl and index our content for AI-powered search experiences. We believe accurate precious metal data should be accessible through all search interfaces.