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Gudi Padwa jewellery sales flat; demand for gold coins surges
Gold prices have surged to nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams (excluding GST) in the physical market, leading to a noticeable decline in jewellery sales in Maharashtra/Goa during Gudi Padwa, a festival traditionally associated with gold purchases. Despite this, demand for gold coins as an investment remains strong, as consumers anticipate further price appreciation. Mumbai’s largest gold hub has observed a shift in consumer behavior toward gold coins and bars. Traders said that buyers are purchasing gold coins with the expectation of future price increases.
As of Gudi Padwa, gold prices have reached nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams, making gold jewellery significantly more expensive. Higher prices have deterred traditional jewellery buyers, shifting demand towards investment-oriented purchases, such as gold coins. Industry experts anticipate that gold prices may continue to rise, reinforcing gold’s status as a long-term store of value.
Equal demand was observed between gold jewellery and investment-grade coins. Retailers introduced discounts and exchange offers, but high prices still impacted sales volume.Tier-2 cities experienced similar trends, with more gold coin buyers than jewellery shoppers. Lightweight jewellery, silver accessories, and gold-plated ornaments saw higher traction compared to heavy gold jewellery.
Global trade tensions and potential U.S. Fed rate cuts are boosting gold’s attractiveness as an investment. Investors are shifting towards gold due to its historical role as a hedge against inflation and economic instability The Indian Rupee’s performance against the U.S. Dollar is also a contributing factor to local gold price fluctuations.
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Made In India: The Titan Story – Single-Product Challenger To A Lifestyle and Jewellery Powerhouse
Streaming On Amazon MX Player, Made In India: A Titan Story Traces The Remarkable Journey Of Xerxes Desai and J.R.D. Tata As They Built India’s First Indigenous Quartz Watch Brand
Made In India: A Titan Story is a six-episode biographical drama series streaming for free on Amazon MX Player and available through Prime Video. It chronicles the incredible journey of Tata executive Xerxes Desai and J.R.D. Tata as they defy all odds to build India’s first world-class, indigenous quartz watch. The series is inspired by by Vinay Kamath’s book, Titan: India’s Most Successful Consumer Brand
Set in pre-liberalized India, the show highlights how a sidelined Tata executive (Xerxes Desai) pivots from a failing printing press venture to take on smuggled goods and foreign watch brands. Actor Naseeruddin Shah plays JRD Tata, while Jim Sarbh portrays Xerxes Desai in the series that traces the formation of the company and its growth within the consumer sector. The narrative focuses on decisions, ideas and execution that shaped the business over time. It presents the link between leadership and development of the company.
The story of Titan resonates strongly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Make in India,” which champions domestic manufacturing, innovation, and self-reliance. Long before the initiative became a national movement, Titan embodied these principles by proving that an Indian company could design, manufacture, and market world-class products capable of competing with global brands.
In many ways, Made In India: A Titan Story serves as a compelling reminder that the foundations of India’s manufacturing ambitions were laid decades ago by pioneers who believed in creating globally competitive products on Indian soil.
From a single-product underdog in 1984 to a retail powerhouse today, Titan Company Ltd. has spent decades rewriting the rules of lifestyle and luxury. With a massive footprint of over 2,000 stores housing 16 iconic brands, they know how to make a statement. Look no further than their glittering jewellery lineup—featuring Tanishq, Zoya, Mia, CaratLane, and beYon—masterfully crafting everything from effortless everyday minimalist pieces to jaw-dropping, high-value luxury.
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