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25.04.26 - 04:42
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Muted Demand During India′s Second-Biggest Gold-Buying Festival, After Prices Surge (ZeroHedge)
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Muted Demand During India's Second-Biggest Gold-Buying Festival, After Prices Surge
Gold demand during one of India's key buying festivals stayed muted on Sunday as record prices curbed jewellery purchases, offsetting a modest uptick in investment demand, according to Reuters.
Indians celebrated Akshaya Tritiya, the second-biggest gold-buying festival after Dhanteras, when purchasing precious metals is considered auspicious. Only this time near record gold prices - the precious metal closed just over $4800 - kept buyer enthusiasm rather subdued.
"The sharp rally in prices curbed jewellery demand. In volume terms, buying was lower as consumers held back, though in value terms spending was higher due to elevated prices," said Amit Modak, chief executive of PN Gadgil and Sons, a Pune-based jeweller.
Since consumers are, like everyone else, subject to the laws of supply and demand, it is natural that a higher price will lead to lower demand. Gold prices hit a record...
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