 "Polls may dampen jewellery demand on Akshaya Tritiya: Experts")
The government policies and general elections are likely to play dampener for the overall jewellery business during this Akshaya Tritiya, considered one of the most auspicious day to buy gold, feels the industry.
"Due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections there might be a problem in momentum this year during Akshaya Tritiya, as the general sentiment for bullion is weak. Last year, the price was very attractive," All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Chairman Haresh Soni told PTI.
However, the industry is still optimistic as gold prices are ruling steady and expects sales, he said.
Echoing similar views, Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi opined that due to government policies in order to restrict gold imports, there are not enough stocks in the market for the festival demand.
"The curbs imposed by the government to restrict gold imports in order to control Current Account Deficit has resulted in lack of enough stock in the market. This is going to affect the demand, which might be even half of last year," he said.
Further, he said the general elections might play dampener on overall sales as people are waiting for formation of new government, which will give a direction to the market.
Naveen Mathur of Angel Broking said the general sentiment is negative for gold in the country and the sale is likely to be similar or little less than last year.
"The general trend is that people are waiting for the election results to see where the market is moving. Moreover, the prices are steady with no indications of moving upward for the time being, creating a negative sentiment among consumers," he added.
"Due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections there might be a problem in momentum this year during Akshaya Tritiya, as the general sentiment for bullion is weak. Last year, the price was very attractive," All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Chairman Haresh Soni told PTI.
However, the industry is still optimistic as gold prices are ruling steady and expects sales, he said.
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"We are optimistic as the momentum has already begun in places where elections are over. We are expecting jewellery sales in small denominations," he added.
Echoing similar views, Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi opined that due to government policies in order to restrict gold imports, there are not enough stocks in the market for the festival demand.
"The curbs imposed by the government to restrict gold imports in order to control Current Account Deficit has resulted in lack of enough stock in the market. This is going to affect the demand, which might be even half of last year," he said.
Further, he said the general elections might play dampener on overall sales as people are waiting for formation of new government, which will give a direction to the market.
Naveen Mathur of Angel Broking said the general sentiment is negative for gold in the country and the sale is likely to be similar or little less than last year.
"The general trend is that people are waiting for the election results to see where the market is moving. Moreover, the prices are steady with no indications of moving upward for the time being, creating a negative sentiment among consumers," he added.