Stronger investment demand in the world's second-largest consumer of gold partly offset a decline in jewellery buying, hit by a rally in prices, helping keep overall demand stable
Domestic gold prices were trading around ₹1,53,200 per 10 grams on Friday, after rising to ₹1,55,065 earlier this week, the highest in a month
Without fresh imports, India could face supply shortages, as the world's second-largest gold consumer and biggest silver buyer relies on overseas purchases to meet nearly all its demand
Akshaya Tritiya, the second-biggest gold-buying festival in India after Dhanteras when buying gold is considered auspicious, will be celebrated on April 19
Overall gold consumption, however, fell 16 per cent to 209.4 tonnes as jewellery demand slumped 31 per cent to 117.7 tonnes due to record-high prices
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The price of 22-carat gold climbed ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹90,760
The price of 22-carat gold declined ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹90,140
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Indian dealers this week offered a discount of up to $39 an ounce over official domestic prices, including 6 per cent import and 3 per cent sales levies, up from a discount of $10 to $21 last week
India's gold imports are set to tumble 85 per cent in February from year ago levels to their lowest in 20 years
The recent uptick in gold prices in 2025 has been led by tariff threats by US president Donald Trump, which in turn have seen investors move away from equities to safer havens.
The price of 22-carat gold also rose Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 79,310
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The price of 22-carat gold dipped Rs 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at Rs 70,790
Gold prices surged by Rs 750 to hit a record high of Rs 80,650 per 10 grams while silver skyrocketed by Rs 5,000 per kg in the national capital on Monday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Extending its gains for the fourth straight day, silver prices spurted by Rs 5,000 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 99,500 per kg from the previous close of Rs 94,500 per kg on Friday. According to commodities market experts, the ongoing bullish sentiment in the silver market is primarily driven by industrial demand and gold's rally. Silver's upward momentum appears strong. Investors are likely to continue to view dips as buying opportunities, keeping the white metal well-supported in the coming sessions, they said. Additionally, gold of 99.5 per cent purity climbed Rs 750 to hit a new record high of Rs 80,250 per 10 grams. The metal of 99.5 per cent purity had ended at Rs 79,500 per 10 grams while gold of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 79,900 per 10 grams on Friday. Bullion
Consumers are opting for lighter, more affordable jewellery to stay within budget
Imports more than tripled to 140 tons in August from the previous month, according to the World Gold Council