India Ganesh Chaturthi gold sales drop 15% as prices jump about 60% to Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams
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India's domestic gold prices rose ~60% y/y, pushing Ganesh Chaturthi jewellery volumes down ~15% as buyers shifted to lighter pieces and exchanges, while coin/bar demand showed relative resilience. The data highlights near-term price elasticity in discretionary jewellery demand but steadier investment-oriented physical buying. A higher BIS hallmarking fee (Rs 45→Rs 75/article) adds incremental cost pressure on retail jewellery supply chains during the festive season.
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Gold prices in India rose about 60% year on year during Ganesh Chaturthi, climbing from Rs 98,000 to Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams. The surge pushed festival gold sales down about 15% from a year earlier as buyers cut quantities or shifted to lighter jewellery. Demand for coins and bars, however, showed signs of improvement as some consumers continued to allocate money to gold.
