Reversal is because of strengthening rupee, subdued demand, and lack of reasons for bulls to continue positions and speculation of reduction in import duty.
Data compiled by National Collateral Management Services (NCML, a non-government body) shows a 6.3 per cent rise to 109 million tonnes (mt). The Union ministry of agriculture's first advance estimate was 100.5 mt, as compared to 102 mt in last year's fourth advance estimate.
India's gold import bill, estimated at $3 billion in May, is seen falling further this month
The global high comes amidst the uncertainties of Brexit, a trade war and slowing growth, with traders increasing their silver bets.
Total area sown till last Friday was 16.56 mn hectares, up 23%.
In the Mumbai domestic market, gold stood at Rs 30,000/10g, down 0.9 per cent, while silver fell 2.5 per cent to Rs 50,275 a kg.
The downward trend in prices might continue as demand is unlikely to recover in May. Moreover, increased production has also put pressure on prices of commodities.
Tinesh Bhasin explains the pros and cons of trading in gold 'options', which were introduced in India this Dhanteras
High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.
Now, in many cases, they give no old jewellery but the bills they get show gold as provided by them, the jeweller's making charge and the GST on that.
Prices moved up sharply in recent months.
At face value of Rs 2,893 and interest payout of 2.5 per cent, sovereign gold bonds offer best route to invest in yellow metal, says Tinesh Bhasin
Brokers have only kept guarantees for which they have open positions.
In Zaveri Bazar, gold is being traded at Rs 26,920/10 gm
Investors will get the money directly in their demat accounts or through their brokers. They won't get physical delivery any more.
Attractively low prices, rising demand and a favourable ratio to gold point to better days ahead for the white metal.
Recent recovery in the white metal was reflected in a falling gold to silver price ratio.
The price of gold in India seems to have bottomed out.
Ratio trading in gold and silver prices is a trading tool.
'You should always maintain an allocation to gold as it has the ability to counterbalance any correction in the equity market.'
The best part is that an investor gets price appreciation and earns interest income as well, which is unique only to sovereign gold bond.
Gold-silver ratio indicates more upsurge possible for the white metal.
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The broader consensus was that the Fed would cut the monthly stimulus of $85 billion by $10-15 billion.
The all-time high price of silver is Rs 75,000 a kg, recorded in April 2011.
Any shift in investor sentiment may result in speculators fleeing the gold market, driving its price down sharply, quickly. One significant risk for gold is a near-term reversal in the dollar, which recently fell to a two-year low.
Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest imports of Indian basmati, and comprise more than 30 per cent of the shipments.
'Everyone is still trying to understand the quantum of impact demonetisation will have on the economy.'
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