Representative Image Domestic gold prices have risen by 10 per cent on a year-to-date basis on the back of the strength in global gold prices, which have surged by 18 per cent year-to-date, driven by robust central bank purchases, heightened geopolitical risks, and growing expectations of a monetary policy pivot from the US Federal Reserve,…
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…
According to the World Gold Council (WGC), many consumers have shifted from jewellery to gold bars and coins as the prices of the yellow metal have surged, making it a preferred asset class among investors. Seasonal factors and high prices have dampened the demand for gold jewellery. At the same time, anecdotal reports indicate persistent…
World Gold Council (WGC) in its mid-year outlook 2024 has said that the catalyst for gold could come from falling rates in developed markets, that attract Western investment flows, as well as continued support from global investors looking to hedge bubbling risks amid a complacent equity market and persistent geopolitical tensions. Gold has performed remarkably…
Spot gold tested a new lifetime high last week due to a combination of factors that have converged to propel the demand for the yellow metal. Multiple catalysts like US rate cut speculation, China’s economic stimulus, and renewed geopolitical tensions attributed to the rise in prices. Prices on the London spot market surged near to…
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…
India‘s gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year, as record high prices spur retail consumers to exchange old jewellery for new items, the head of an industry body told Reuters. Lower imports by India, the world’s second biggest consumer of the precious metal, could cap a rally that…
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…
Representative Image Gold rallied to a record high of Rs 71,080 per 10 gram on Monday, crimping demand for jewellery a day ahead of a Hindu festival considered auspicious for gold purchases. Price of the yellow metal rose 1.72% or Rs 1,198 per 10 gm from last Friday. Rising prices of precious metals come ahead…
Sachin Jain The World Gold Council Tuesday named Sachin Jain its new CEO for India. Jain, who will take up the new role next month, brings with him a deep understanding of the Indian consumer and jewellery market. He joins from De Beers where he has held several senior roles over the past 13 years….
