Customers retreating from mkt as gold price nears Rs 70,000 mark

The Business Guardian

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As the price of pure gold approaches the Rs 70,000 per 10-gram threshold, customers have noticeably withdrawn from the market. Within just a single month, prices in Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar have surged nearly 10 percent, reaching approximately Rs 68,500 per 10 grams.

The Mumbai spot market now reflects a significant discount of $1520 per ounce or Rs 400-550 per 10 grams, a consequence of the steep price escalation within the past month.

Gold imports, which stood at approximately 100 tonnes in February, experienced a sharp decline in March, with industry estimates suggesting a mere 25 tonnes were imported. Jewellers are closely monitoring the upcoming marriage season and the demand for Akshaya Tritiya in the first week of May.

While they are gearing up to meet potential demand if gold prices decrease, the fabrication of jewellery has been impacted. Additionally, the movement of gold has been constrained due to heightened vigilance during the election code of conduct.