Representative image New Delhi: Gold and Silver prices are on an upward trajectory backed by firm demand, and the steam seems to remain till the end of this festival season. In the current financial year, gold and silver prices have appreciated by nearly 10 and 24 per cent, respectively. “From Indian perspective, with the customs…
Indian gold demand looks set for a strong few months as a cut to the import tax and what’s likely to be a buoyant festival and wedding season drive purchases in the world’s second-biggest consumer of the precious metal. Imports more than tripled to 140 tons in August from the previous month, according to the…
Representative Image Monthly instalment schemes floated by jewellers are keeping the gold demand alive for the retailers, with the amount received by them from consumers continuing to grow in corpus when overall gold demand remains weak. Market leader Tata-owned Tanishq has disclosed that monthly deposit at its stores has gone up by 10% year-on-year (yoy)…
Representative image New Delhi: Gold prices are witnessing a strong resurgence in both international and domestic markets, with increased jewellery buying and investment activities expected to persist, according to the latest report from the World Gold Council. Rural demand, in particular, is showing signs of recovery. With an improved monsoon season and higher crop sowing…
Representative image On Friday, the World Gold Council (WGC) said that the rural purchase of gold this festive season will provide fresh momentum to gold demand in the country. WGC has earlier revised the demand for gold this year to 850 tonnes from 750 tonnes. “Rural consumption demand has been showing signs of improvement and…
The World Gold Council (WGC) has raised its projection for India‘s gold consumption in 2024 to 850 tonnes from 750 tonnes. A good monsoon coupled with a duty cut on gold will drive the demand, said John Reade, market strategist-Europe and Asia, World Gold Council. “Jewellery will drive this higher demand of gold in India…
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…
