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22-carat gold down ₹35/gram, yet 7% surge boosts festive demand
22-carat gold down ₹35/gram, yet 7% surge boosts festive demand
On August 10, 22-carat gold prices fell across Indian metros. One gram dropped ₹35 to ₹13,980 in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Ahmedabad; in Chennai and Hyderabad it fell ₹15 to ₹13,950,…
The Story in Brief
On August 10, 22-carat gold prices fell across Indian metros. One gram dropped ₹35 to ₹13,980 in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Ahmedabad; in Chennai and Hyderabad it fell ₹15 to ₹13,950, as per The Hindu Business Line. 24-carat rates also edged down in most cities, with Bengaluru and Kolkata seeing the steepest fall of ₹37 per gram.
Despite the daily dip, The Economic Times reports gold prices have surged 7% in the past 10 days to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Jewellers say buyers are purchasing ahead of the festive season, expecting rates to cross Rs 1.60 lakh. Lightweight designs and lower-carat gold are gaining acceptance, though footfall has dipped slightly.
The Indian Opinion
The story of falling daily rates hides a sharp 10-day rally that is driving purchases. The narrative that high prices kill demand is too simple: jewellers report consumers are adapting with lighter jewellery and fixed budgets, not staying away. Watch the wedding season sales after Rakshabandhan to see if volume holds or value growth masks a real fall in buying.
Sources (2): thehindubusinessline.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
