Gold prices have risen more than 20% so far in January, heading for a sixth straight monthly gain and the largest monthly advance since January 1980. Gold slid more than 4 per cent on Friday on rumours the Federal Reserve could get a more hawkish chair, but was still on track for its strongest monthly…
The Survey attributed the dazzling run of gold to investors reducing their exposure to the dollar in view of the uncertainty over global policies | Photo Credit: SAHIBA CHAWDHARY Taking note of the unabated rally in gold and silver, the Economic Survey has said their prices are likely to continue increasing due to their sustained…
On Thursday, gold opened ₹1,100 a gm higher than the previous day closing, throwing jewellers off balance | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Soaring prices of gold and silver are creating operational challenges for jewellers, who are hesitant to book orders from customers in view of the volatile movements. On Thursday, gold opened ₹1,100 a…
Global demand for gold has crossed 5,000 tonne to reach a new all-time high in 2025, mainly driven by investments, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday. Total gold demand hit a new all-time high of 5,002 tonne in 2025, up from 4,961.9 tonne in the previous year, as the investment…
India’s gold demand declined by 11% in 2025 and is expected to be around 700 tonne this year, weighed down by record-high prices and changing consumer buying patterns, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday. Overall gold demand in India fell 11 per cent to 710.9 tonne in 2025 and is…
On Thursday morning, silver March futures soared to ₹4.20 lakh a kg on MCX before easing to ₹4,13,200. | Photo Credit: istock.com The rally in the precious metals complex continued unabated on Thursday, with silver futures topping ₹4 lakh a kg in India and gold exceeding $5,500 an ounce in the global market. Thursday’s rally…
The precious metals rocket ship keeps accelerating into uncharted territory. Gold exploded past $5,600 to touch $5,626 on Thursday, smashing through ₹1.80 lakh in India, while silver broke the psychological ₹4 lakh barrier, marking a staggering 30 per cent year-to-date gain for gold and an eye-popping 66 per cent surge for silver. But as silver…
India’s gold demand is likely to fall in 2026 following a drop of 11 per cent last year, as a surge in prices dampens jewellery sales and offsets an uptick in investment buying, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. Demand for gold could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons, compared…
Indian gold and silver futures jumped 6 per cent to record highs in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in overseas prices and supported by a slide in the rupee to an almost all-time low, dealers said. Domestic gold futures jumped 6 per cent to a record ₹1,75,869 per 10 grams in early trade, while…
Gold surged to a record above $5,500 an ounce, extending a sharp rally driven by a weaker US dollar, a flight from sovereign bonds and rising geopolitical tensions. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Gold surged to an all-time high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness and a wider flight…
