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Indian Gold Prices Jewellers Revenue Sales Volume Demand Challenges Strategies

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High gold prices in India caused a 19% drop in jewellery sales volumes, but revenues for major retailers like Titan and Kalyan Jewellers increased significantly due to price pass-through. Jewellers adapted by offering lightweight and lower-carat products. The government mandated hallmarking for 9-karat gold to address rising prices. Impact is India-specific, affecting gold jewellery demand and retailer margins.

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  • India gold jewellery volumes fell 19% YoY in Q1, second-lowest since 2000.
  • Gold price hit all-time high of ~β‚Ή1,69,349/10g in February, ~80% higher YoY.
  • Titan reported 80.5% revenue rise despite volume decline.
  • Jewellers shifted to lightweight and lower-carat products.
  • Government mandated hallmarking for 9-karat gold jewellery.
Sector verdictCONSUMER_DISCRETIONARYFlatmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Mid-term, jewellers adapt with product mix and cost controls; margins stabilize but volumes remain subdued.

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