Jewellers see 35% more business on Akshaya Tritiya

Consumers today flocked to buy gold and jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day for purchasing valuables, with jewellers seeing 35 per cent jump in sales over last year.

They said the surge has been due to pent up demand and favourable prices.

"There is a positive sentiment across the country and there is a surge in footfalls this year. I consider this year demand to be the best after two years as consumers are back to buying gold," CMD PNG Jewellers and Director, India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), Saurabh Gadgil told

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