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India’s gold demand improves as prices dip

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1 year ago

March 3, 2025

Gold demand in India saw a slight improvement towards the week’s end as prices fell from record highs, yet remained below normal levels. Discounts in China persisted due to low activity, and India’s imports are predicted to drop significantly by 85 per cent in February. Meanwhile, gold trades in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan show varying premiums and discounts.

India’s gold demand improved in the second half of this week but remained lower than normal as prices retreated from all-time-high levels, while traders continued to offer discounts in China as activity remained lacklustre. Domestic gold prices were trading around 84,750 rupees per 10 grams on Friday after hitting a record high of 86,592 rupees last week.

Indian dealers this week offered a discount of $12-$27 an ounce over official domestic prices, inclusive of 6 per cent import and 3 per cent sales levies, down from the last week’s discount of $35.

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VBJ Announces ‘Amazing Aadi Sale’ With Exclusive Festive Offers

Festive offers on gold, diamonds, solitaires, platinum and silver until August 16.

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2 hours ago

July 18, 2026

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VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, India’s most trusted heirloom jewellery brand has announced the launch of its ‘Amazing Aadi Sale’, a month-long festive campaign running until 16^{^th} August 2026. The campaign brings exclusive offers across VBJ’s extensive range of gold, diamond, platinum, silver, solitaire and precious stone jewellery, making this auspicious season the perfect time to celebrate life’s special moments.

As part of the Amazing Aadi Sale, customers can avail 20% off on making charges and value addition (VA) on gold, diamond, platinum, silverware and precious stone jewellery. The campaign also features 3-5% off on solitaire diamonds and 10% off on silver jewellery. These offers are valid across VBJ showrooms at Anna Salai and Anna Nagar.

Speaking about the campaign, Amarendran Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, said,

“Aadi has always been a season that brings families together in celebration of faith, prosperity and new beginnings. At VBJ, we are honoured to be a part of these cherished moments by offering jewellery that becomes a lasting part of our customers’ stories. We look forward to welcoming customers this festive season with our Amazing Aadi Sale and helping them celebrate every occasion with timeless creations.”

Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, added:

“At VBJ, every collection is thoughtfully designed to cater to diverse tastes and occasions, while staying true to our legacy of fine craftsmanship. The Amazing Aadi Sale is an extension of our commitment to making premium jewellery more accessible through meaningful festive offers, without ever compromising on quality, authenticity or design excellence.”

As a fifth-generation family-run brand, VBJ takes immense pride in its legacy as the creator of the historic Sengol (sceptre) – a sacred symbol of India’s democratic journey. Rediscovered after 72 years through meticulous research by the VBJ team, the Sengol was reinstated beside the Speaker’s chair in India’s new Parliament building, Sansad Bhavan, by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking VBJ’s enduring bond with India’s cultural and national heritage. Continuing this legacy, VBJ is now set to unveil its largest jewellery showroom on Coimbatore’s 100ft Road.

The Amazing Aadi Sale reflects VBJ’s continued endeavour to celebrate the spirit of the festive season by bringing together timeless craftsmanship, meaningful designs and exceptional value for its patrons.