Dhanteras 2024: Gold remains a trusted hedge in inflationary times, say analysts
Motilal Oswal has set targets for gold of ₹81,000 in the medium term and ₹86,000 in the long term.
Motilal Oswal has set targets for gold of ₹81,000 in the medium term and ₹86,000 in the long term.
Industry analysts say prices of 24-carat gold rose by 2.26% in the last week and by 1.93% between October 10-18.
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The 9% reduction in import duty on gold is expected to revive demand in the July-September quarter,” says Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council.
The budget reduced customs duty on gold bars from 15% to 6%, gold dore from 14.35% to 5.35%, Silver bars from 15% to 6%, and silver dore from 14.35% to 6%.
The gold and jewellery industry expects continuation of pro-growth and pro-gold policy reforms.
Gold is up 12% y-t-d and has been trading above US$2,300/oz for most of Q2 2024
Given the skyrocketing gold prices, analysts recommend investors to accumulate yellow metal in smaller denominations this festive season.
In the metals market, Gold has surged to a new all-time peak, Copper futures experienced substantial gain, and HRC Steel prices have declined 22.69% since the beginning of 2024.
Central banks shore up gold reserves to prepare for turbulent times, pushing up prices across the globe. The trend is here to stay.