'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'
Globally, gold added 0.4 per cent to $1,228.65 an ounce in Singapore.
After falling for three straight days, gold prices recovered by Rs 50 to Rs 26,700 per ten grams at the bullion market on Friday.
With gold smuggling rising, jewellers have to be sure of the source of the gold being exchanged.
The ornaments for the Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand Ayodhya temple have been prepared after an extensive research and study of texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and the Alavandar Stotram, according to the temple trust.
Most jewellery shops and establishments in the country are shut since March 2.
The panel will look into issues related to compliance procedure.
Malaika had an extraplanetary glow about her.
Aishwarya looked stunning in an off white lehenga.
Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha.
In Delhi, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity gained Rs 110 each to Rs 27,210 and Rs 27,010 per 10 gram, respectively.
Silver ready rose by Rs 100 to Rs 37,000 per kg.
In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem of an award to preserve. But four recipients for the year were announced in a few days in addition to one announced earlier. That took the total number in 2024 to five in less than a month, the highest for any year, post-Independence, notes Shyam G Menon.
Gold advanced one per cent to $1,212.21 an ounce in Singapore.
Gold jewellers in Mumbai lost Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) of business during the terrorist bloodbath that engulfed the metropolis from Wednesday to Saturday, a top industry official said.
India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday.
Globally, gold declined from the highest level.
It's day 14th of the jewellers and bullion traders' strike and there are no signs of roll back from the government. The industry is also determined, and has called for an indefinite strike.
Silver also edged higher by Rs 100 to Rs 36,100 per kg.
Stocks of gold jewellery retailers have been able to retain their sheen in 2023 despite volatile gold prices. Kalyan Jewellers, Titan, PC Jewellers, Thangamayil Jewellery, and Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) have rallied 21-72 per cent so far since April as compared to a 13 per cent gain in the benchmark Sensex index. The rally gained steam on the back of gold's 6 per cen
Though retail demand was weak, jewellers were restocking for Pongal festival.
Gold prices on Monday recovered by Rs 25 to trade at Rs 27,475 per 10 grams at the bullion market on pick-up in demand from jewellers.
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The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.
Which one would you include as a must-have in your festive style list?
It can touch Rs 32,500 per 10 gram.
Traders said apart from fresh buying by jewellers and retailers, firm global trend amid signs of increased demand in China and India, the world's two largest consumers, influenced gold prices.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has found a place on UK's Top 40 Best Dressed Celeb list alongside Harry Styles, Kate Middleton, Rosamund Pike, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.
The jewellers said the decision was taken to avoid hurting the religious sentiments of any community.
She'll sweep you off your feet in this traditional avatar.
Orders for the festive season abroad begin from next month.
Gold prices rose by Rs 20 to Rs 27,050 per ten grams at the bullion market on Tuesday.
Silver also found buying support and gained Rs 150 to Rs 37,350 per kg.
Silver too advanced by Rs 100 to 38,700 per kg.
The firm has blamed a section of unnamed competitors as well as maleficent parties
Once a stock market darling, the jewellery chain heads for liquidation.
Gold drops Rs 110 on macro factors.
The Champions League tie between Bayern Munich and Juventus is the outstanding pairing of the round but there are glittering jewels -- and duels -- to savour everywhere in the quarter-finals of Europe's elite soccer competition this week.
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