Business & Economy: According to the Confederation of All India Traders, gold jewellery and related items accounted for 1.4 billion dollars, while the silver trade added the rest.

Gold and silver sales hit $1.8 billion on Akshaya Tritiya despite record prices

As India celebrates Akshaya Tritiya, a day considered auspicious to buy gold, the World Gold Council says that the country's gold demand declined 15% year on year in the first quarter of 2025.

Akshaya Tritiya boosts gold buying sentiment

India is gearing up to celebrate the festival of gold - Akshaya Tritiya. This comes at a time when gold prices are on a historic climb, reaching $880 per 10 grams. This marks a significant 17% increase since last year's festival. Now, this surge has sparked a critical question: will these record highs dampen consumer demand during Akshaya Tritiya?

Gold prices soar ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

The Akshaya Tritiya festival is observed by Hindus and Jains all around the world. This day, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is considered to be one of the most auspicious.

Akshaya Tritiya 2022: India has a day dedicated to buying gold. But what's the story behind it?

Hindus believe that the day of Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious one for buying gold and jewellery.

Akshaya Tritiya 2018: Significance, importance and timing

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Gold and silver sales hit $1.8 billion on Akshaya Tritiya despite record prices

Akshaya Tritiya boosts gold buying sentiment

Gold prices soar ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya 2022: India has a day dedicated to buying gold. But what's the story behind it?

Akshaya Tritiya 2018: Significance, importance and timing