Gold prices soar ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

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?