Asha Verma

Senior editor, precious metals

Sample author. Writes about buying and valuing silver in India.

BIS hallmarking course · 10 years in bullion retail

Articles

Buying guides

Making charges, purity and weight decide your final bill. Here is how to check each line before you pay.

Asha Verma · 20 Oct 2026

Investing

A plain-language look at how silver ETFs work, what they cost and the risks involved.

Asha Verma · 10 Oct 2026

Silver basics

What 999, 925 and 800 mean, and how to read a hallmark.

Asha Verma · 25 Aug 2026

Festivals and culture

Compare coins, bars and silver articles before the festival rush.

Asha Verma · 5 Apr 2026