According to the RBI's latest report on foreign exchange reserves, as of the end of September, the central bank holds 855 tonnes of gold, with 510.5 tonnes now stored domestically
The gold demand in the country has strengthened during the key festival of Dhanteras, buoyed by a recent reduction in import duties and traditional buying patterns, a senior MMTC-PAMP official said on Tuesday. "The market sentiment for gold remains robust this Dhanteras season, with sustained demand for our pure gold products," MMTC-PAMP Managing Director and CEO Vikas Singh told PTI. The reduction in import duty from 15 per cent to 6 per cent has amplified festival season purchases, with consumers showing a strong preference for high-purity gold products, he said. "Customer preference for quality and purity continues to be a key driver in purchase decisions, particularly for our 24K gold products with 99.99 per cent + purity," Singh added. The positive momentum is expected to continue into the upcoming wedding season, which traditionally accounts for approximately half of India's annual gold consumption, Singh said. He noted that beyond seasonal factors, gold demand benefits from
This festive season, traditional markets like Chandni Chowk are bustling with buyers, particularly for gold, silver, and brass items, with gold sales alone estimated at Rs 20,000 crore
Dhanteras is traditionally seen as highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and valuables to welcome wealth and fortune into homes
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Dhanteras and Diwali demand for gems and jewellery this year is anticipated to remain strong despite rising prices, with Diwali sales potentially crossing Rs 30,000 crore in the domestic market, according to industry experts. Price hikes in precious metals are prompting consumers to view gold as a reliable asset, while silver is gaining popularity among people due to its relatively lower price and high industrial demand. Some experts estimate sales growth in value terms of 10-15 per cent year-on-year this Diwali across the country, though there may be a dent in volume. Silver has emerged as the top performer with returns exceeding 40 per cent, followed by gold at 23 per cent, significantly surpassing stock market benchmark returns. Eastern Regional Chairman of the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said, Gold continues to shine due to global uncertainties and geopolitical conditions, while silver is drawing substantial interest as an affordable option. The Council .
Lab-grown diamonds have become more popular in this year's festive season as prices plunged to less than half year-on-year
Overall sales have seen an increase over last year, but that was in value terms and not in quantity, because of prices being 20 per cent higher than last Diwali
From offering up to 30 per cent discounts to exciting cashback offers, top jewellery brands have opened their doors to a plethora of enticing deals and promotions this Dhanteras
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Diwali starts with Dhanteras, a day representing wealth, prosperity, and neatness. It is viewed as a favourable day for purchasing gold, silver, or new garments for special events
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The price of the gold depends on the karat which is a measurement of the purity of a piece of gold
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Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali festival and considered to be an auspicious occasion to buy precious metal in India
With accommodative global central bank policies and stimulus, analysts expect gold prices to do well going ahead
Jewellers are betting on recovery and are optimistic that a rebound in the economy and pent up demand will help boost sales during 'Dhanteras' and industry is likely to do 70% of last year's business