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Gold jewellery sale is expected to rise sharply on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya this year, after an appreciating rupee prompted many to book a piece for delivery on the due date. A stronger rupee has meant the Indian price rise is slower than abroad.
Akshaya Tritiya is on the coming Friday; it is considered one of the most auspicious occasions to buy a precious metal, primarily gold. In earlier years, people bought coins; the trend has shifted to token purchase of light jewellery, with the high prices. This year, bookings are skewed towards gold jewellery, in a price band
