Frequently asked questions

How Golden Diary works, who can join, how business verification is checked, and what the platform costs.

What is Golden Diary?

Golden Diary is India's B2B platform for the gold and jewellery industry. It connects verified bullioners, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across 50+ cities so they can discover each other, post bulk requirements, list products, and trade directly.

Who can join Golden Diary?

Golden Diary is for registered businesses in the gold and jewellery trade — bullioners, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. It is a B2B platform and is not intended for retail consumers buying jewellery for personal use.

How does business verification work?

Every business submits its GSTIN or PAN during onboarding, which is checked against the government record before the account can transact. Verified businesses carry a badge visible on their profile, their product listings, and in chat.

Is Golden Diary free to use?

Creating a verified business profile, browsing the shop directory, and posting requirements are free. Paid subscription plans add extended visibility, larger product catalogues, and priority placement.

Which cities does Golden Diary cover?

The platform covers 50+ Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Rajkot, with new markets added as businesses join.

How do I download the Golden Diary app?

Golden Diary is available free on the Google Play Store for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS. Search for "Golden Diary" or use the download links on this site.

How do I find gold jewellery wholesalers in India?

Golden Diary lists GST-verified gold and jewellery wholesalers across 50+ Indian cities. Filter the shop directory by business type and city to reach wholesalers in the market you are buying from, then message them directly in the app.

Is Golden Diary free for wholesalers?

Creating a verified business profile, browsing the directory, and posting requirements are free. Paid subscription plans add extended visibility, larger product catalogues, and priority placement in search results.

How are wholesalers verified on Golden Diary?

Every business submits its GSTIN or PAN, which is checked against the government record before the account can transact. Verified businesses carry a badge on their profile, their listings, and in chat.

How can a jewellery manufacturer find buyers online in India?

Golden Diary lets manufacturers publish a product catalogue and respond to bulk requirements posted by GST-verified wholesalers and retailers across 50+ Indian cities, so buyers with a stated need reach the manufacturer directly.

What do I need to register as a manufacturer?

A GSTIN or PAN for business verification, your shop or workshop details, and your city. Verification is checked against the government record before your account can transact.

Can I show my designs before taking orders?

Yes. Manufacturers publish a full product catalogue with images, weight, and purity, and can post new designs to the social feed where buyers browse and discover suppliers they were not already searching for.

Where can jewellery retailers buy wholesale gold jewellery in India?

Golden Diary connects retailers with GST-verified gold jewellery manufacturers and wholesalers across 50+ Indian cities. Retailers browse catalogues, compare suppliers by rating and location, and post bulk requirements that suppliers respond to directly.

Do I need a GST number to join as a retailer?

A GSTIN or PAN is required for business verification. This is what allows every other business on the platform to see that you are a registered trader, and it is checked against the government record.

Can I source from suppliers in other cities?

Yes. The directory covers 50+ cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Surat, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore, so you can source from manufacturing hubs without travelling to them.

What is a bullioner?

A bullioner, or bullion dealer, trades in raw gold and silver — bars, coins, and unfabricated metal — supplying jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers rather than selling finished ornaments to consumers.

How do I find bullion dealers in India?

Golden Diary lists GST-verified bullion dealers across 50+ Indian cities. Filter the shop directory by business type and city to find bullioners supplying your market, and message them directly in the app.

Can bullion dealers sell to retailers directly on Golden Diary?

Yes. Bullioners connect directly with verified manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers with no intermediary, and negotiate in their own chat thread.