From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Fall in prices fuels double-digit growth in Dhanteras gold sales
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Gold coins, bars, exchange‑traded funds and mutual funds provide different ways to invest in gold this Dhanteras, each with its own purity level, cost structure, liquidity profile and tax treatment. Recent price corrections of about 13 % over six months and 5 % in the last month have spurred industry players and jewellers to expect a 15‑20 % rise in sales volume, citing improving consumer sentiment. Earlier reports noted that 22‑carat gold was priced at ₹1,31,500, suggesting that higher prices had previously weighed on sales.
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Buying gold on Dhanteras is considered auspicious in many traditions. But the festive season comes at a time when gold prices have seen sharp corrections in recent months. Does that mean that gold has lost its glitter as an investment bet? Or are the current dips the right entry point?
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With gold prices correcting by around 13% over the past six months and 5% in the past month, gold sales this Dhanteras are expected to register a 15-20% growth in volume, according to industry players and jewellers. “We are witnessing encouraging consumer sentiment this year, with demand improving…
