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Gold continues its winning streak : Augmont Bullion report
Gold continues its winning streak
Gold maintains its winning streak above $3025 (~Rs 88500) as Trump’s tariffs are projected to exacerbate inflation and economic turmoil. Trump said he would hold Iran accountable for any strikes carried out by the Houthi group it supports in Yemen, as his administration escalated the largest US military operation in the Middle East since Trump came to the White House.
Central banks’ accumulation of gold reserves, inflation concerns, and rising demand after the pandemic have contributed to the surge in gold prices.
The Fed is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate in the 4.25%-4.50% range after its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday.
Technical Triggers
Gold Apr Futures after achieving the $3000 (~Rs 88000) milestone, now is expected to extend this run up towards $3035 (~Rs 88800) and $3080 (~Rs 90000) in the coming weeks. After that, we can see some retracement and profit-booking, which can extend down to $2800 and $2700 maximum.While Silver May Futures has also climbed above $34(~Rs 100,000) on strong demand, the next resistance for the prices is $35(~Rs 103,000).
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Palmonas Raises $40 Million in Series B, Accelerates Omni-Channel Expansion
Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Demi-Fine Jewellery Brand to Scale Offline Retail and Strengthen Market Presence
Palmonas, the Shraddha Kapoor-backed demi-fine jewellery startup, has raised $40 million (approx. Rs. 373 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Xponentia Capital and Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from existing investor Vertex Venture
The fresh capital will be utilised to expand its offline retail footprint, building on its growing omnichannel presence across online platforms and physical stores.
Founded in 2022 by Pallavi Mohadikar and Amol Patwari, with Shraddha Kapoor joining as co-founder, Palmonas operates in the demi-fine jewellery segment, offering affordable yet premium designs crafted from sterling silver and stainless steel with gold plating. The brand targets the space between fashion and fine jewellery, catering to a young, aspirational audience.
The company has seen rapid growth, with its operating revenue surging over 40X to Rs. 39 crore in FY25, up from Rs. 97 lakh in FY24. Notably, Palmonas also turned profitable, reporting a profit of Rs. 4.3 crore during the same period.
The brand had earlier raised Rs. 55 crore from Vertex Ventures and gained visibility through Shark Tank India Season 4, securing Rs. 1.26 crore funding from Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, at a Rs. 126 crore valuation.
Operating in a competitive space, Palmonas goes head-to-head with players such as GIVA, BlueStone, and Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, as it continues to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing demi-fine jewellery market.
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