India's gold demand to rise during festivals due to duty cut, potentially affecting trade deficit.

India's gold demand is projected to rise during the festive season due to a 15% to 6% import duty cut, making prices more appealing to retail consumers. As the second-largest gold consumer, higher demand in India could support global gold prices and boost the buying spree during festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, and weddings. However, increased gold imports may contribute to India's trade deficit and negatively impact the rupee.

August 26, 2024
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