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Retail Gold Sales Drop 25% Amid Rising Prices, Lightweight Jewelry in Demand

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1 year ago

March 20, 2025

A 4% rise in gold prices in March has led to a significant 25% decline in retail gold sales at jewelers and a 60% drop in Zaveri Bazaar. Indian families with upcoming weddings are feeling the pinch of higher gold prices, turning to lighter, lower-carat jewelry to meet bridal jewelry demands. Despite this, demand is expected to pick up during Akshay Tritiya in April, though lightweight jewelry remains the preferred choice.

Gold prices saw a near-4% increase in the first half of March, bringing down retail sales by 25% compared to the same period last year. Zaveri Bazaar, a hub where retail jewellers buy bullion and jewelry in bulk, saw a 60% drop in sales.

Senco Gold & Diamonds, Joy Alukkas, PNG Jewellers, Mamraj Musaddilal Jewellers, and senior executives from the India Bullion & Jewellers Association mentioned that Indian families, especially those with weddings planned for the upcoming season, are stressed by the escalating prices. As a result, they are opting for lightweight jewelry, as high prices make it difficult to stick to the traditional gold jewelry budgets.

Suvankar Sen, the chief of Senco Gold, shared that sales of small-ticket gold jewelry in the ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 price range have dried up. “The high prices are keeping customers away from spending on gold,” he said. On March 18, gold was priced at ₹88,256 per 10 gm in the physical market, with a 3% Goods and Services Tax (GST), pushing the cost to ₹90,903 per 10 gm.

“Those who have weddings in the family are buying lightweight jewellery as they cannot stretch the budget. Demand has dropped by 15% beginning from March and if this rally continues, the recovery in demand may not happen. The next big sales can only happen during Akshay Tritiya, which falls on April 30,” said the MD of Senco Gold & Diamond.

Despite the rise in prices, the demand has remained sluggish in South India too. “Compared to last March, demand is down by up to 25%. While the high price is a big factor in this demand drop, other things like board exams have slowed down demand as well,” said Baby George, CEO of Joy Alukkas.

Saurabh Gadgil, chairman of PNG Jewellers, also highlighted the shift in preferences. “People are buying lightweight jewellery, and many are exchanging old gold jewellery with new ones. The volumes are getting impacted but value-wise the jewellers are not facing any issue.”

Avinash Gupta, partner at Hyderabad-based Mamraj Musaddilal Jewellers, noted that while demand has softened, it hasn’t reached alarming levels. “Demand will bounce back in April due to weddings and Akshaya Tritiya, but definitely the preference will shift to lightweight and lower caratage jewellery.”

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Senco Gold & Diamonds Welcomes Lord Ganesha Home With Jewellery That Celebrates Wisdom, Prosperity And New Beginnings

Up to 20% Off on Diamond Value | Up to 30% Off on Gold Making Charges | Up to ₹200 off Per Gram on Gold Jewellery | 0% Deduction on Old Gold Exchange

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On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in several parts of India, Senco Gold & Diamonds brings together a selection of Lord Ganesha jewellery from its collection, picked to mark the occasion. Celebrated as the day that welcomes Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, into homes, the ten-day festival is a time when families across the country turn to jewellery that carries both faith and everyday elegance, from festive gifting to daily wear. To mark the occasion, Senco Gold & Diamonds is also offering up to 20% off on diamond value on natural diamond jewellery, up to 30% off on gold jewellery making charges, up to ₹200 off per gram on gold jewellery, and 0% deduction on old gold exchange, across stores and online. Terms and conditions apply.

Inspired by the spirit of the occasion, these Ganesha pieces bring together spiritual symbolism, refined design and master craftsmanship. Among the picks are finely crafted pendants in gold, diamond and platinum depicting Lord Ganesha, a striking men’s gold ring with an intricately detailed Ganesha motif, and a diamond-studded Om Ganesha bangle that brings together two symbols of auspiciousness in a single design. From everyday statement pieces to festive centrepieces, each design balances devotion with wearability.

Handcrafted by master artisans and BIS hallmarked, every piece reflects Senco’s commitment to purity, precision and enduring design, where faith is expressed through craftsmanship and each piece becomes a quiet companion to life’s blessings.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, Senco Gold & Diamonds celebrates the spirit of new beginnings with jewellery that goes beyond adornment, becoming part of rituals, blessings, memories and the joy of welcoming Bappa home.

“Ganesh Chaturthi holds a special place in our hearts as we welcome Ganpati Bappa with devotion and joy. At Senco, we see it as a celebration of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. Our Ganesha jewellery reflects faith, heritage and enduring craftsmanship, created to be treasured today and across generations.”- Joita Sen, Director and Head of Marketing and Design at Senco Gold & Diamonds

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