Page 59 - Gold Prices

GJEPC sees gems & jewellery exports falling 7% in FY20 on high gold prices

As per the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), net exports of the sector declined 5.32 per cent to $30.96 billion in FY19

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Corporates prefer gifting vouchers than 'costly' gold this Diwali season

In July-August, the jewellery-buying sentiment was somewhat muted due to high gold prices

Why it makes sense to invest in gold in the present global environment

An allocation of 10-15% of portfolio is recommended for gold; use any correction as an opportunity to add more gold to portfolio or keep allocating to gold in a systematic manner

Gold rises Rs 75, silver jumps Rs 110 on rise in festive demand

In the previous trade, Gold had closed at Rs 38,870 per 10 grams

The upward leg in gold's cycle tends to last for 3-4 years, say analysts

Gold, currently trading at Rs 38,177 per 10 gram, has given investors a return of 20.3 per cent over the past year

Crucial Diwali for jewellers: Will consumers lift demand for the industry?

If this Diwali season fails, the jewellery industry is expected to face huge losses

Jewellery exporters seek Rs 6,000-cr tech upgrade fund for working capital

PNB scam, IL&FS default have dried up working capital loans for thousands of MSMEs, which are now struggling to stay afloat

Jewellers stare at subdued Diwali sales as gold prices turn prohibitive

Traders fear a drop of as much as 50% in sales over the previous season; tepid imports also point to poor offtake this time around

Duty-free gold import junked for machine-made jewellery export

Govt action aims to arrest round tripping but will hurt genuine exporters

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to three-year low post budget

In the first six months (January to June) of this calendar year, India imported 427.8 tonnes of gold at a monthly average of 71.3 tonnes

The lure of gold

Have a 10-15 per cent allocation to gold in your portfolio. Since this is an asset class whose value fluctuates quite a lot, build your exposure by investing systematically

Record gold prices would take sparkle off diamonds: Citigroup analyst

Compared to gold, diamonds are an inferior store of wealth and therefore unlikely to benefit significantly from an investor flight from fiat currencies, the analyst wrote

Compare price movement of precious metals before investing: Analysts

Gold-silver ratio can give direction whether the latter will rally or not

Yellow metal adds sheen: Should you invest in sovereign gold bonds or ETFs?

Those with long horizon should use sovereign gold bonds; short- to medium-term horizon may consider gold ETFs

Rising gold demand reflecting risk aversion in global financial system

Moderation in prices is crucial for the gems and jewellery business ahead of the festive season

Planning to take gold loan? Limit tenure to one year to avoid defaults

Gold loan is the quickest and easiest to avail

Short-term correction for gold, silver after a continuous rally

In global markets, both precious metals continued downward spiral

RBI goes slow on gold, consumers follow suit as prices turn prohibitive

Retail gold imports in July nearly halve to 38 tonnes. August imports dip to 3-year year low of 30 tonnes, down as much as 73% YoY

Time to hike share of gold in portfolio to at least 15%: Advisors

Today, gold needn't be held physically; which makes it truly an investment product that comes without the associate sentimental attachment