Akshaya Tritiya begins on positive note; jewellers expect business of up to 30 tonne

Gold prices have come down to ₹50,500 per 10 gram from ₹55,000-58,000 per 10 gram, boosting consumer sentiment, according to All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council Vice Chairman Shyam Mehra

The auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya has begun on a strong note as jewellers are witnessing good footfall. Tuesday being a public holiday, consumers are flocking to the stores early before the temperature soars.

"Jewellers across the country have opened their stores early across the country and there is a strong momentum in footfalls since morning. There has been positive sentiment in the market since the last 10-15 days and we expect it to continue on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. We expect to do 25-30 tonne business on this auspicious day," All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council Vice Chairman Shyam Mehra told PTI.

Asked if the high prices will become a hurdle on sales on this Akshaya Tritiya, he said, gold prices have come down to approximately ₹50,500 per 10 gram from ₹55,000-58,000 per 10 gram, boosting consumer sentiment.

"It usually takes around 10-15 days for people to accept price movement. And since the prices have come down, there is generally a positive sentiment in the market, which is expecting gold prices to rise going forward. This will also help boost sales," he added.

Echoing similar views, PNG Jewellers managing director and CEO Saurabh Gadgil said footfalls are strong and are expected to grow as the day progresses for the next 1-2 hours.

"We are expecting a good number of people before it becomes too hot in the afternoon. This will again pick up in the evening as the temperature cools down. Being a bank holiday, footfalls are not restricted to office hours and people are coming to the stores at their ease," he added.