World Gold Council Expects Rangebound Gold Prices in H2 2026
World Gold Council's Mid-Year Outlook 2026 says gold is likely to trade within a 5% range in H2, with geopolitical risks, central bank demand and India remaining key market drivers.
India Gold Demand Moderates as Duty Hike and Price Volatility Weigh on Buying
India’s gold market slowed through May and early June as higher import duties, price volatility and seasonal factors curtailed jewellery demand, while ETF outflows and imports also declined.
World Gold Council Reports Shift from Jewellery to Investment Demand in Q1 2026
World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.
IAGES Launches National #PehlaCheckIAGES Campaign for Accredited Gold Buying
India’s gold industry body IAGES launches the #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign on December 4 in Mumbai, urging consumers to verify jewellers’ IAGES accreditation to promote ethical practices, transparency and sector-wide compliance.
Glitter and Grit: India’s Jewellers Shine on the 2025 Hurun Rich List
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 captures how jewellers continue to illuminate the nation’s economy and imagination
India Extends Mandatory Hallmarking to Include 9-Carat Gold
In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Opens First Delhi Branch, Strengthens Presence in North India
In a significant step toward expanding its national footprint, Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited, India’s leading name in mangalsutra manufacturing, has inaugurated its first branch office in North India
RBI’s Repo Rate Cut Welcomed as a Boost for Economic Growth and Gold Investments
Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s consecutive repo rate cuts, highlighting their potential to ease financial burdens, stimulate economic growth, and bolster confidence in gold as a trusted investment amid changing market dynamics
Gold Hits Rs.1 Lakh Mark Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, Jewellers Unfazed by Price Surge
In a historic moment for India’s gold market, the price of 24-carat gold in Kolkata crossed the Rs.1 lakh mark per 10 grams (inclusive of GST) on Monday evening
Central Banks Sustain Gold Buying Momentum Amid Market Volatility
November saw central banks continue their aggressive gold acquisitions, with Poland leading the charge and China re-entering the market, underscoring gold’s lasting appeal as a stable asset
World Gold Council: Festive Season Expected to Boost India's Gold Demand Despite Record-High Prices
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
Khimji Jewellers Launches Festive Campaign, Focuses on Natural Diamonds
The campaign marks a bold shift in focus towards natural diamond jewellery, reflecting the rising consumer demand for diamonds as an alternative to the traditionally dominant gold market.
India's Gold Market Sees Surge in Demand After Import Duty Cut
India’s gold market is witnessing a significant boost in demand following a major reduction in import duties
Mumbaikars Buy 55 kg Gold to Offer to Ganpati
This Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbaikars have purchased 55 kg of gold—15 kg more than last year—to offer to Ganpati, fueled by positive market sentiment following the reduction in the gold import duty
Government to Mandate Hallmarking for 9-Karat Gold Jewellery
In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing both consumer demand and safety concerns, the Indian government is set to make hallmarking of 9-karat (KT) gold jewellery mandatory
