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India’s gold demand improves as prices dip
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 Divine Diwali Offer Ahead Of Festive Season
VBJ Offers Festive Discounts Across Jewellery Categories, Old Gold Exchange Benefits and Bank Card Savings
VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, India’s most trusted heirloom jewellery brand, has announced its Divine Diwali offer, running until 8th November 2026. The festive campaign brings a range of benefits across gold, diamond, platinum and precious stone jewellery, along with silverware, offering customers greater value as they prepare for the festive season.


Customers can avail 20% off on making charges and value addition (VA) on gold, diamond, platinum and precious stone jewellery and silverware. The campaign also includes 10% off on silver jewellery and Rs 125 extra per gram on exchange of old gold. In addition, customers can avail instant discounts of up to Rs 10,000 on purchases made using HDFC Bank credit cards. The offers are available across VBJ stores in Anna Salai and Anna Nagar, subject to applicable offer terms.
Commenting on the campaign, Amarendran Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, said:

“Diwali is a significant period for jewellery purchases. Through our Divine Diwali offer, we aim to provide added value across our collections for our customers. The campaign reflects our continued effort to make the festive shopping experience rewarding while offering a wide selection across all jewellery categories.”
Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, added:
“Jewellery often carries meaning beyond the occasion for which it is purchased. It can become part of a family’s celebrations and traditions, passed down and worn across generations. At VBJ, our design approach draws on 126 years of experience, bringing together traditional influences, contemporary preferences and close attention to detail. As customers explore jewellery for Diwali, we remain focused on offering a range of designs and standards of workmanship that reflect our legacy while meeting the needs of today’s buyers.”

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 a legacy of trust and tradition spanning over 126 years, VBJ is now set to unveil its largest jewellery showroom on Coimbatore’s 100 Feet Road.

The Divine Diwali campaign builds on VBJ’s commitment to bringing together its heritage, design expertise and a broad selection of jewellery and silverware for customers during one of the year’s most important festive shopping periods.
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