Overview
- Gold prices in India have corrected from record highs of ₹1 lakh per 10 grams to a trading range of ₹95,500–₹99,450 as of April 29, 2025.
- Jewellery retailers, including Tanishq and Senco Gold, are offering discounts on making charges and gold rates to boost sales for Akshaya Tritiya.
- Analysts maintain a 'buy on dips' recommendation, with long-term targets set at ₹1.06 lakh per 10 grams, citing continued market volatility and central bank purchases.
- Easing US-China trade tensions have reduced gold's safe-haven appeal, contributing to a near 1% price drop globally over the past few days.
- India’s gold demand exceeded 800 tonnes in 2024, driven by jewellery consumption and ETF investments, highlighting the metal’s cultural and investment significance.