FILE PHOTO: One kilogram bar of gold seen at Swiss refiner Metalor in Marin near Neuchatel, Switzerland. | Photo Credit: DENIS BALIBOUSE Gold prices in India have seen an upward trend today, April 16, with an increase seen across all major cities. The price of both 22-carat and 24-carat gold has risen compared with the…
As gold prices surge to near-record highs ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, consumer behaviour is shifting towards lighter jewellery and financial gold like ETFs and sovereign bonds As India heads into the auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya, traditionally associated with gold buying, a sharp rally in the yellow metal over the past year is reshaping both…
Gold prices rose on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar, while investors weighed growing optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war that has pushed up energy prices and fuelled fears of higher inflation. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $4,821.44 per ounce by 0301 GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery gained 0.4%…
Offline retailers expect steady but measured demand, driven by affordability concerns and price volatility. | Photo Credit: SIVARAM V As India gears up for Akshaya Tritiya, jewellery demand is witnessing a strong uptick across e-commerce and offline retail, even as elevated gold prices push consumers toward more value-conscious purchases. Online platforms are seeing a sharp…
After a steady rise over the past two years, gold prices have started easing since February, even amid uncertainty stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict and rising geopolitical tensions. Gold prices have declined 18 per cent from their all‑time high of ₹1.80 lakh per 10 grams recorded in January to ₹1.52 lakh per 10…
A weak US dollar index and hope for de-escalation drove gold prices higher on Wednesday | Photo Credit: AI generated Gold and silver surged sharply on Wednesday as the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks lifted risk sentiment globally, weakening the dollar and pushing investors into bullion. MCX Gold climbed 5.14 per cent to ₹1,54,817, while…
Gold held gains on optimism that the US and Iran are seeking a negotiated settlement to the war, easing inflation concerns arising from an energy-supply shock. Bullion was steady near $4,850 an ounce, having earlier risen as much as 0.6%. That followed an advance of more than 2% in the previous session as Washington and…
Assets under management stood at $606 billion as of March 2026. North America recorded sharp outflows as rising bond yields, a stronger dollar and risk-off sentiment prompted investors to exit gold ETFs. Europe saw modest outflows, tracking price declines and higher yields. In contrast, Asia continued to see strong inflows, led by China and supported…
Investments in physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) turned positive in the past fortnight, after turning negative in March. However, for every $3 inflow, there was over a $1 outflow during the period, data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed. Asia has single-handedly ensured that the inflow remains positive till now, with the region making…
While exports of diamonds, gold jewellery, and lab-grown diamonds declined sharply, imports rose as the industry stocked up on raw materials in anticipation of a recovery. Gems and jewellery exports from India plunged 35 per cent to $1.78 billion in March, as demand dipped due to the ongoing Iran war and disruptions in trade flows….
