Representative photo India’s gold demand in the June quarter fell 5% from a year ago, but consumption in the second half of 2024 is set to improve due to a correction in local price following a steep reduction in import taxes, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday. Higher purchases in the world’s second-biggest…
Gold demand in India fell up to 15% year-on-year in the April-June quarter, with consumers shying away from the precious metal as prices escalated. With very few wedding dates in July, demand for gold jewellery has not picked up this month either, although some jewellers said certain markets saw sporadic sales increases due to the…
Representative image Physical gold dealers in India offered discounts for the ninth consecutive week due to high prices, as they await a potential import duty reduction in the upcoming budget, while top consumer China also saw weakness in demand. Gold demand in India, the world’s second-largest gold consumer and a major importer, has slowed as…
Indian gold demand stayed subdued due to elevated prices, with buyers delaying purchases in anticipation of a potential import duty cut in the forthcoming budget. Meanwhile, demand in China also saw a decline. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is expected to present India’s budget in July. “Expecting an import duty cut in the budget, some…
Indian jeweller Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri reported a 7.5% rise in its fourth-quarter profit on Monday, driven by steady demand. The company said its consolidated net profit rose to 126.1 million rupees ($1.5 million) for the quarter ended March 31, up from 117.3 million rupees a year ago. The jewellery retail chain’s bottom-line received a boost…
Representative Image The demand for gold is expected to primarily revolve around the festive period, which kicks off in August-September, said Kavita Chacko, research head of India of the World Gold Council (WGC). Jewellery demand will likely remain subdued following the recent festive period, with purchases largely confined to weddings Meanwhile, bar and coin demand…
The export of plain gold jewellery continues to soar, marking a significant 27.45% increase, reaching USD 342.27 million in April 2024, compared to USD 268.56 million in the same month the previous year. The overall exports of gems and jewellery declined 11.37% to USD 2074.85 million in April 2024, as compared to the same period…
Physical gold demand in India remained subdued this week despite a slight correction in prices as buyers awaited an even bigger drop, while Chinese premiums slipped for the second straight week due to sluggish holiday demand. In India, the world’s second-largest gold consumer and a major importer, domestic prices fell to around 70,500 rupees per…
New Delhi: India‘s gold demand rose 8 per cent annually to 136.6 tonne in the March quarter helped by a strong economic environment despite prices touching historic highs, according to the World Gold Council. The aggressive gold buying by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also contributed to the rise in demand. India’s gold demand…
Elevated prices, fewer weddings and election-related restrictions will likely impact consumer demand of gold, according to World Gold Council (WGC). However, any price stability ahead of Akshaya Tritiya could provide some respite, said Kavita Chacko – Research Head, India of WGC. At the same time, gold’s continued strong performance this year could encourage investment demand,…
