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Gold prices in India showed a small recovery after major drop

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On May 13, 2025, gold prices in India showed a small recovery after a major fall the day before. With reduced geopolitical tensions, safe-haven demand has declined significantly, causing MCX Gold June futures to drop to Rs 92,975/10 grams. This represents a substantial decrease of nearly Rs 6,500 from its April 22 peak of Rs 99,358/10 grams.

The previous day witnessed weakness in both domestic and international markets. Gold June futures settled lower at Rs 92,901 per 10 grams, declining by 3.75%, whilst silver July futures ended at Rs 95,344 per kilogram, down by 1.43%.

On Monday, gold prices dropped sharply—twice in one day. In the morning, the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold fell by ₹1,800. Later that evening, it dropped again by ₹1,400. Altogether, gold lost ₹3,200 for every 10 grams, bringing the price down to ₹95,460. This was a big fall, and many people were surprised.

Experts say the main reason for the drop was a change in international and political situations. Tensions between India and Pakistan started to calm down, so people felt safer and didn’t feel the need to invest in gold. Also, on the world stage, the United States and China agreed to pause their tariff hikes for 90 days. This made investors more interested in stocks and other investments instead of gold, which is often seen as a “safe-haven” during uncertain times.

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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design

A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.

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In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.

Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.

Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.

This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.

Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.

Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.

With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.

As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.

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