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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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MCX Gold, Silver See Sharp Decline On Surging Crude Oil Prices, Hawkish Fed Reserve
MCX Gold Plunged By Rs 2,200 (Nearly 1.5%) To Trade Near Rs 1.54 Lakh, While MCX Silver Dropped Over Rs 2,400 (Around 1%) To Hit An Intraday Low Below Rs 2.33 Lakh Per Kilogram
Precious metals experienced a sharp retreat on August 31, 2026, driven by an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve and surging crude oil prices. In domestic markets, MCX gold plunged by Rs 2,200 (nearly 1.5%) to trade near Rs 1.54 lakh, while MCX silver dropped over Rs 2,400 (around 1%) to hit an intraday low below Rs 2.33 lakh per kilogram. This domestic downturn mirrored steep sell-offs across global spot markets, where gold dropped more than 1% to hover around $4,400 per ounce and silver slipped below the $66 per ounce mark.
Key Drivers Behind the Sell-Off
- Hawkish Fed Signals: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled persistent inflation concerns during the Jackson Hole summit, emphasizing that financial conditions remain insufficiently restrictive to reach the 2% inflation target.
- Rising Rate Hike Odds: Traders are now pricing in a 57% probability of a 25-basis-point rate hike in September, up from roughly 40% last week.
- Energy & Geopolitical Pressures: US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz lifted crude prices, compounding pressure on non-yielding bullion.
Despite the sharp end-of-month pullback, gold remains positioned to close August with a gain of more than 10%, supported by broad-based currency debasement trades.
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