The government has officially approved hallmarking for 9-karat gold jewellery, expanding the existing range of certified gold purities in an effort to make the yellow metal more accessible to cost-sensitive buyers.

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).

Gold prices have maintained a strong upward trajectory in 2025, largely supported by a sharp decline in the US dollar.

Gold prices are expected to remain on an upward trajectory in the second half of 2025, with projections suggesting a possible breach of Rs. 1 lakh per 10 grams, according to a recent market report

India's gem and jewellery exports took a significant hit in July 2023, plunging 21.93% to USD 1,665.4 million (Rs 13,922.03 crore) compared to the same period last year

Indians do not really need an excuse to buy gold, but Akshaya Tritiya offers a pretty good one! Year after year, people turn out in big numbers to buy the yellow metal on this day, considered to be auspicious for buying gold, and this year was no exception. Nothing held customers back – neither the increasing summer heat, nor the rising gold prices. And in addition to the fervour for gold, buyers showed a keen interest in diamond jewellery, discovers Suneeta Kaul

This unexpected increase underscores the enduring cultural significance of gold in India and its status as a preferred asset class for investors

The yellow metal price is hovering at Rs 63,060 per 10 grams on the commodity stock exchange MCX and around $2,058 an ounce in the international market at a time the rupee is trading above 83 against the dollar

Gold prices are soaring, and instead of causing demand to slow down, the opposite is happening, as it does often, when it comes to gold sales in India, discovers R Sugandha

The dip in yellow metal imports has been attributed to high import duty, while the WGC predicts a healthy investment upside in 2023.

Tanishq is bringing back its advanced booking option, which allows consumers to lock in the price of gold before auspicious occasions like the Akshaya Tritiya, due to the rising price of gold.

Despite the substantial decrease in gold imports, the country's trade deficit, which is the disparity between imports and exports, has not been reduced.

The yellow metal rose to trade at Rs.58,826 on the Multi Commodity Exchange.

Digital gold is quickly becoming the preferred choice due to its convenience and affordability.