High gold prices significantly impacted Akshaya Tritiya sales, with volume declining by an estimated 30% nationwide. While overall gold sales volume decreased, value increased by 15-20% due to soaring prices, reaching ₹98,469 per 10 grams with GST. South India showed stronger demand, particularly for plain gold and diamond jewellery, contrasting with muted demand in other regions.
Rupee holds steady at 86.06 amid RBI Intervention
The Indian rupee closed nearly unchanged at 86.06 per dollar on Monday, despite initial weakness due to high crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions between