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Indian bullion Market Experienced A Notable Recovery, Trimming Losses Triggered After The Ceasefire Headlines
While the immediate “Panic Buying” has subsided, The Long-Term trend for precious metals remains structurally supported by broader economic uncertainties.
The Indian bullion market experienced a notable recovery as gold and silver prices rebounded from a recent corrective phase. This upward shift follows a period of high volatility driven by the geopolitical breakthrough of a US-Iran ceasefire, which initially stripped away some of the safe-haven premium that had been driving prices to record highs.
Indian gold prices on 11 April 2026 moved higher by about Rs. 870 per 10 grams, trimming losses triggered after the ceasefire headlines. For 24K gold with 99.9% purity, the rate stood at Rs. 15,235 per gram or Rs. 1,52,350 per 10 grams, while 22K gold at 91.6% purity was quoted at Rs. 13,965 per gram or Rs. 1,39,650 per 10 grams.
Despite this easing of tensions, the domestic market saw a firm recovery on Saturday, with the MCX signaling a cautious trend. While gold recovered a portion of its earlier losses, silver saw a more aggressive climb per kilogram across major metropolitan hubs, reflecting a resilient demand for precious metals even as global markets paused for the weekend.
In the international arena, spot gold stabilized near $4,749.42 per ounce, securing its third consecutive weekly gain of approximately 2%. Silver maintained a strong technical position, trading in a band between $76.31 and $76.65 per ounce and successfully defending a critical support level at $75.00. Investors are currently balancing a complex macroeconomic landscape where easing inflation risks are being weighed against a strengthening US dollar. This “cautious” sentiment is further reinforced by the strategic behavior of central banks, whose continued interest in diversifying reserves provides a steady floor for prices despite the de-escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
For domestic consumers in India, city-specific pricing continues to vary based on local taxes and demand, with significant recovery noted in cities like Chennai and Delhi. However, market experts remind buyers that retail costs remain subject to additional charges, including a 3% GST and various making charges that can significantly alter the final invoice. As central bank policies and currency fluctuations remain the primary drivers of momentum, the recovery on April 11 suggests that while the immediate “panic buying” has subsided, the long-term trend for precious metals remains structurally supported by broader economic uncertainties.
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India’s Natural Diamonds Exports Lead In Value As Polished LGD Exports Overtake In Volume
Natural Diamonds Continued To Dominate In Overall Export Value Due To Their Substantially Higher Price Realization Per Carat.
India’s export volume of polished lab growns has overtaken that of natural diamonds for the first time.India’s diamond export industry has crossed a historic threshold, with the volume of polished lab-grown diamonds surpassing natural diamonds for the first time. However, a massive pricing disparity ensures that mined gems still command the financial throne.
According to newly released data from the GJEPC for the fiscal year ending March 2026, lab-grown exports surged by nearly 31% to reach 18.84 million carats. Conversely, natural diamond exports contracted by roughly 4%, slipping to 16.00 million carats.
During the fiscal period, natural diamonds accounted for an export volume of 16.00 million carats, with an average price of $760 per carat, generating total fiscal revenue of $12.16 billion. In comparison, lab-grown diamonds recorded a higher export volume of 18.84 million carats; however, with an average price of only $60 per carat, they generated significantly lower total fiscal revenue of US$1.13 billion. While lab-grown diamonds surpassed natural diamonds in volume terms, natural diamonds continued to dominate in overall export value due to their substantially higher price realization per carat.
Despite the revenue gap, the volume flip highlights an astronomical growth trajectory; a decade ago, in fiscal 2015-16, India exported a mere 10,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds. Early data for April 2026 indicates this trend is locking in, with lab-grown volumes edging past naturals at 1.36 million carats to 1.34 million carats, respectively.
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