Jewellers report that bullion markets are reversing traditional seasonal trends by offering low prices ahead of Dhanteras rather than peaking during Navratri.
Gold traded around ₹1,51,200 per 10 grams and silver around ₹2,20,500 per kg on Friday, with market experts calling current levels the lowest in a year.
Analysts project prices will surge after festivals due to global instability, central bank bullion buying, and US economic policy impacts.