Price Guides for Indian Buyers

Why Petrol and Diesel Prices Differ From City to City The same litre of petrol costs different amounts in different Indian cities. State VAT and transport explain most of the gap. Here is how the pump price is built up. What Is a Mandi Modal Price, and Why Is Your Shop's Price Higher? Mandi reports list a minimum, maximum and modal price per quintal. Here is what those numbers mean, how to convert them to rupees per kg, and why retail prices are higher. How to Read Your Electricity Bill in India Your electricity bill has more on it than units times a rate. Learn what fixed charges, slabs, fuel adjustment and duty mean, and how to estimate next month's bill. How LPG Cylinder Prices Work in India Why your LPG price can change at the start of a month, the difference between domestic and commercial cylinders, and how the subsidy reaches your bank account. How the Final Price of Gold Jewellery Is Calculated The bill for gold jewellery has three main parts: gold value, making charges and GST. Here is how each one works, with a worked example you can follow. 22K vs 24K Gold: What the Karat Number Means for Your Price How karat measures gold purity, why jewellery is usually 22K, how to convert a 24K rate to 22K or 18K, and how to check the hallmark on a piece before you pay.