Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days

India’s festive gold demand is likely to dip this year as soaring bullion prices threaten to dampen jewellery purchases, industry experts warn.

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Gold may surge up to 15% by December 2025 in a bullish scenario, reaching a peak of $3,839 per ounce, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

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For generations, gold has held a revered place in Indian culture, symbolizing good luck and heralding prosperous times. This deep-seated cultural bond continues to thrive, even as gold prices soar to unprecedented levels

India's gold demand is expected to moderate in 2025 due to record-high prices, which are likely to reduce jewellery consumption despite strong investment interest, the World Gold Council (WGC) reported on Wednesday

In October 2024, global gold ETFs experienced a sustained inflow of US$4.3 billion, extending a six-month streak of positive demand. North America and Asia led the inflow trends, contributing significantly to the overall growth in assets under management (AUM), which reached a record US$286 billion

As the festive season approaches, the Indian gold market is showing promising signs of recovery, despite facing challenges from record-high prices and recent fluctuations in demand

Investors are increasingly turning to gold ETFs amid the lack of new Sovereign Gold Bonds, driven by favorable tax changes and geopolitical uncertainties

The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 Gold Demand Trends report highlights a significant surge in global gold demand, reaching a record 1,258 tonnes, a 4% increase year-on-year and marking the strongest Q2 performance in the Council's data series

In the first half of 2024, gold has demonstrated a robust performance, defying expectations by surging 12% year-to-date and surpassing most major asset classes