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Is it wise to buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? :AUGMONT KNOWLEDGE SERIES

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Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated as an auspicious day to invest in gold, often sees a surge in gold purchases across India. But in 2025, with gold prices touching all-time highs, the big question for investors and buyers alike is: Is it wise to buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya?

Over the last 20 years, gold has delivered approx.15% CAGR, which is quite robust, especially in comparison with many fixed-income instruments and even some equity segments during market volatility. Gold has also acted as a hedge against inflation, currency depreciation, and geopolitical uncertainties.

 

Why Gold Has Performed Well

Several factors have supported gold prices in recent years:

  • Geopolitical tensions: Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Palestine unrest, and US-China trade concerns.
  • Inflation worries: Gold is a traditional inflation hedge.
  • Global economic uncertainty: Fears of a recession and a weak global economic outlook.
  • Central bank buying: Many countries, including India and China, have increased gold reserves.
  • Currency depreciation: The weakening of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar added to local gold price inflation.

Why You Should Consider Buying

  • Tradition with benefits: Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is culturally symbolic and has proven profitable historically.
  • Diversification: Gold acts as a portfolio stabilizer, especially during market downturns.
  • Returns remain promising: With global uncertainties continuing and rate cuts expected in the US, gold may remain supported in the near term.
  • Demand for digital and investment-grade gold is rising: More buyers are shifting toward efficient, value-oriented gold investments.

Caution Due to High Prices

  • Gold prices are near historical highs (₹96,000 per 10 grams), so bulk buying may not be advisable.
  • A correction could occur if:
    • US-China tensions ease.
    • Interest rates rise unexpectedly.
    • Investors shift their focus back to risk assets like equities.

Smart Buying Strategy for 2025

Buy with a measured and strategic approach:

  1. Avoid large lump sum purchases: Instead, opt for staggered buying or SIPs in gold digital gold or ETFs.
  2. Use Akshaya Tritiya as an entry point: Start small with Augmont Digital Gold or gold mutual funds.
  3. Buy coins or smaller jewellery pieces: Avoid heavy making charges; focus on purity and resale value.
  4. Think long term: If you’re buying gold as an asset, not just a purchase, stay invested for 3–5 years.

Final Word

Akshaya Tritiya 2025 presents an opportunity to align tradition with smart investing. While prices are high, gold’s long-term track record, safe-haven status, and cultural relevance make it a viable addition to your portfolio. Just remember to balance emotional purchases with financial prudence—and consider buying in forms that add both value and flexibility.

In short: Yes, buy gold—but buy smart.

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Senco Gold & Diamonds unveils Ganesh Chaturthi New Designs & Offers to celebrate the festival of birthday of Lord Ganesha

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Mumbai, August 2025: Senco Gold & Diamonds is a leading pan-India jewellery retailer with a legacy of more than eighty-five years and the largest jewellery retail player in Eastern India based on number of showrooms with a whooping count of 186+, introduces Ganesh Chaturthi New Designs and offers to celebrate the festival of birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi.

The ten-day-long festival is a time of devotion and cultural splendour that brings people together.  It is believed that devotees who pray to Lord Ganesha on this auspicious day can fulfil their wishes and are bestowed with good luck and prosperity.

This Ganesh Chathurthi pays homage to the divine aura with gold and diamond jewellery pieces that will not only heighten your whole look but also symbolise prosperity, where customers can explore a wide range of new designs of Gold, Platinum & Diamond jewellery. The Ganesh Chaturthi collection celebrates tradition with a modern touch.

Commenting on this, Mr. Suvankar Sen (MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds) said, “Senco Gold & Diamonds is known for its exquisite jewellery collections, which are handcrafted with precision and devotion to detail. The brand’s jewellery is inspired by Indian culture and heritage, and it offers a wide variety of designs and styles to choose from, including traditional, modern, and contemporary. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival holds tremendous significance for devotees across Inia and to celebrate that we have introduced fantastic offers of Rs 100 off per gram on gold rate, upto 35% off on making charges in gold jewellery, upto 10% off on diamond value and upto 25% off on making charges of diamond jewellery, upto 10% off on making charges of silver items, and 0% deduction on old gold jewellery exchange. Special discounts in Sennes (Leather) of upto 15% on diamond value (lab-grown diamond jewellery), and upto 15% discount in the MRP of Leather Bags”.

Commenting on this Mrs. Joita Sen, (Director and Head of Marketing & Design, Senco Gold & Diamonds), said, “August is a month of festivities across India, with Rajasthan, Harryana and Bihar celebrating Teej and Maharashtra observing Ganesh Chaturthi. To celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha this year, we have launched new pendant designs crafted in gold and diamonds, each such pendant is designed to be lightweight, sleek, and timeless. The jewellery pieces embody reverence for Lord Ganesha while reflecting contemporary elegance, making them perfect symbols of devotion that fit seamlessly into today’s lifestyle”.

Senco Gold & Diamonds offers extensive jewellery collection, including gold, diamond, silver, platinum, as well as precious and semi-precious stones under brands such as Everlite, focused on lightweight jewellery; Gossip, the silver and costume jewellery brand; and D’Signia, which offers a premium jewellery retail shopping experience to customers. Senco Gold & Diamonds also has an Aham collection of jewellery catering to men and a Vivaha collection, which is a premium designer wedding jewellery range. The Ganesh Chaturthi Offers will be available from August 26-31st, 2025, at all Senco Gold & Diamonds showrooms and online channels

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Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Domestic Futures Market Amid Global Cues

Gold and silver prices edged higher in the domestic futures market on Tuesday morning, supported by weakness in the US dollar and fresh global developments.

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At 9:10 AM, MCX Gold October 3 contracts were trading 0.27% higher at Rs.100,897 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver September 5 contracts gained 0.31% to reach Rs.1,16,314 per kg.

The uptick follows political and monetary shifts in the United States. US President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage borrowing misconduct, coupled with Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish stance at the Jackson Hole Symposium, weighed on the dollar and boosted safe-haven demand.

In his August 22 address, Powell signaled a pivot from inflation concerns to prioritizing the US job market, reinforcing expectations of a potential rate cut in September. Gold responded with a strong rebound, closing 1% higher at $3,372 on Friday and recording a weekly gain of 1.1% as of August 22.

Market analysts suggest that bullion may continue to find support in the near term as investors track global monetary policy signals and geopolitical shifts.

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Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Palmonas Raises ₹55 Cr in Series A to Fuel Nationwide Retail Expansion

Pune-based demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas has raised ₹55 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, a subsidiary of Temasek.

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This marks the company’s first institutional fundraise, aimed primarily at scaling its offline footprint across India.

With 25 stores already operating in metro and tier-2 cities, Palmonas now plans to launch 100 company-owned outlets, with a focus on key markets such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. The expansion strategy will also explore emerging cities like Aurangabad and Bhagalpur, with 60% of the stores located in malls, 40% on high streets, and a few in airports.

The new capital will also support team expansion and product innovation, particularly in the nine-carat gold segment paired with lab-grown diamonds—a fast-growing category amid surging gold prices and new hallmarking norms.

Palmonas has shown steady financial growth, with revenue increasing from ₹3.83 crore in FY23 to ₹5.38 crore in FY24, though it reported a net loss of ₹1.24 crore.

Prior to this round, Palmonas had raised about ₹7 crore from angel investors and its appearance on Shark Tank India, where it secured investment from Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals) and Ritesh Agarwal (OYO).

The funding comes at a time of increased investor interest in jewellery startups, particularly those innovating in lab-grown and demi-fine segments. Competitors like Aukera, True Diamond, Amama, and Coluxe have also raised capital recently. Meanwhile, larger players such as GIVA, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, and BlueStone are tapping into the public and private markets to scale operations.

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