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Jewellers are expecting a fall in gold prices to revive buying sentiment ahead of Dhanteras, with coins and bars likely to lead sales on the back of investment demand and gifting traditions. Industry stakeholders say the seasonal festival could see stronger traction if prices remain softer in the run-up to the key buying day.
Jewellers expect the recent softening in gold prices to support Dhanteras buying, with investment-grade products such as coins and bars likely to lead demand. Stakeholders say the festive window remains sensitive to price moves, but gifting traditions and safe-haven sentiment are expected to keep purchases resilient.
Jewellers expect a recent easing in gold prices to support Dhanteras sales, with coins and bars likely to outperform jewellery as buyers lean toward investment-led purchases and traditional gifting. Industry stakeholders say the festive buying window could benefit from lower price levels, even as consumers remain selective and value-conscious.
Jefferies has reiterated a Buy rating on Kalyan Jewellers, assigning a base target of Rs 830 and a bull-case target of Rs 1,000, which implies as much as 76% upside from current levels. The brokerage said the company’s long-term growth case is supported by market-share gains, aggressive store additions, and a broader structural shift in India’s jewellery trade toward organised retail.
New Delhi's high jewellery market is registering an unusual surge in demand for carved Russian emeralds and uncut Zambian gems, as couture clients seek stones with visible character, provenance and sculptural depth. Designers say the shift reflects a broader move away from uniform perfection toward pieces that feel rarer, more architectural and more intimate in their craftsmanship.
Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold are sharpening their focus on antique temple jewellery, expanding collections shaped by South Indian Nakshi craftsmanship and devotional iconography. In Mumbai, the move signals both a revival of heritage goldsmithing and a strategic bid to meet rising demand for statement bridal and occasion wear rooted in regional identity.
Gold and silver prices were in sharp focus on Dhanteras as Indian households and jewellers tracked live rates for 22K and 24K bullion amid heightened festive buying. The latest price action underscores how seasonal demand, global bullion trends and the rupee’s movement continue to shape India’s physical gold market at a time of elevated consumer interest.
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday, but the correction has not yet triggered a buying rush among festival shoppers. Jewellers say customers are waiting for prices to settle before making purchases, even though the decline has made bullion more affordable on paper.
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