- Jewellers to end strike today after Pranab Mukherjee assures excise duty review
Jewellers will up their shutters on Saturday after a 21-day strike, following the government's assurance that it will consider their demand...
- South India accounts for 40% of gold purchases
High gold consumption in the south can be confirmed by the proliferation of jewellery showrooms in the region in recent years.
- Soaring gold prices bring cheers, but tears too
Gold may be a glittering investment opportunity on account of a sustained upward spiral in prices, but the meteoric ascent has brought tear...
- Exports to lose edge as Rupee gains against Dollar
A stronger rupee will hit Indian exporters hard but will put importers in an advantageous position. Exporters, who are already doing busine...
- Gold sales clock 20% jump on Akshaya Tritiya
This year's Akshaya Tritiya has seen a 15%-20% rise in gold sales according to initial trade assessments.
Gold prices soar but buyers bet on Akshaya TritiyaThough prices of 22 carat gold used in making jewellery have gone up by 30% y-o-y, jewellers have introduced new offers to attract consumer...