Akshaya Tritiya 2021:
The annual spring time festival- Akshaya Tritiya that is being celebrated today (May 14) across India, is considered an auspicious day by many communities. The word ‘Akshaya’ means endless or forever, while ‘Tritiya’ represents the third day of the lunar cycle. Akshaya Tritiya is traditionally associated with buying or gifting gold, believing that it will bring good luck. However this year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are driven towards digital gold, as it is a safer and convenient option. (AlsoRead: How To Invest In Sovereign Gold Bonds On Akshaya Tritiya 2021 )
Several platforms such as Upstox, Airtel DigiGold, and PayTM offer ways in which customers can easily buy digital gold. Investing in gold can be done easily through these platforms which are accessible online and also offer long-term returns. Here are some of the platforms through which one can buy digital gold on Akshaya Tritiya 2021:
- Upstox Digital Gold
The Upstox Digital Gold platform allows customers to buy 24-karat digital gold of 99.9 per cent purity at live market rates, starting at just Re 1. Once purchased, investors can view the digital gold in their portfolios and sell or redeem the gold as per their convenience. The digital gold offered by Upstox is securely stored in vaults.
Here’s how to buy digital gold on Upstox:
1. Download the Upstox app and open an account.
2. Go to the ‘Invest’ section on the mobile app.
3. Enter the amount of gold you wish to buy in grams or rupees.
4. Choose the payment method- UPI or net banking
5. Digital Gold will be instantly credited to your portfolio.