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Gold prices surge 7% in 10 days as festive buying picks up
Gold prices surged 7% in the past 10 days to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams, one of the sharpest short-term rises in months. Despite the jump, many consumers are stepping up…
The Story in Brief
Gold prices surged 7% in the past 10 days to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams, one of the sharpest short-term rises in months. Despite the jump, many consumers are stepping up purchases, expecting prices to cross Rs 1.60 lakh soon. Industry executives say festive buying intent remains strong, though volumes are expected to fall 10% year-on-year. Buyers are opting for lightweight designs, lower-carat gold, and silver as alternatives. NRIs visiting for weddings are also buying. Some jewellers report a slight dip in footfall, but caution it is too early to read seasonal trends before the festive season begins with Rakshabandhan on August 28.
The Indian Opinion
The usual lament that soaring gold prices will kill festive demand misses a stubborn Indian reality: gold is not a discretionary splurge but a near-obligatory part of weddings and festivals. The story itself shows buyers shifting to lighter designs, lower carats, and fixed budgets rather than abandoning purchases. Volume may dip 10%, but value is expected to rise. The real test comes with Rakshabandhan on August 28: will footfall actually recover, or will consumers finally balk at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams?
Source: retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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