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Akshaya Tritiya sees 30% volume drop in gold buying amid price spike

Gold demand during Akshaya Tritiya dropped about 30% in volume as prices, up nearly 60% year-on-year, deterred large purchases. Buyers stayed within budgets, shifting to lighter jewellery, small coins and exchange-led buying, while millennials preferred solitaires in the 75,0002.5 lakh range.

20 Apr 2026 6:44 am