The country’s gold imports in value terms rose to $4.78 billion last month from $3.48 billion in the same month last year, Reuters reported.

Overall demand of jewellery and gold was around 20 per cent higher this time.

According to sources, 10 gm of 24-carat gold was sold at Rs 33,160 in February and Rs. 33,050 in March.

Sandeep Kulhalli, Senior Vice President-Retail and Marketing of Tanishq found a healthy double-digit growth compared to last year.

More or less similar sentiments were echoed by Ritwik Das, MD, Bluechip Projects.

With a marked reduction in gold prices this year, a noteworthy spike is being observed in the purchase of gold leading up to Akshaya Tritiya.

Mehta expects demand growth of at least 10 to 15 per cent this Akshaya Tritiya.

Paytm on Friday said its gold sales rose three-fold to 20 kg in a single day on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Gold prices were ruling at Rs 31,155 per 10 grams on Tuesday and Wednesday opened at Rs 31,215 per 10 grams.

Gold is trading at Rs 32,350 per 10 grams on pick up in buying by local jewellers amid firm global cues.

Things are looking positive this year and the prices are also stable, ruling at around Rs 30,820 per 10 grams.

Titan has also witnessed around 50 per cent jump in its sales during Akshaya Tritiya

It was a bolt from the blue when she was informed of her winning the raffle of half kilo gold in the Akshaya Tritiya raffle draw.

Jewellers, small and big, are working overtime to meet the demand of the customers.

Gold prices rose by Rs 30 to Rs 29,480 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Friday.

Dr Mittal made a mention of a pilot project on these lines in Bhagat Pool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya in Haryana, saying it paid dividends.

Gold is trading at Rs 28,930 per ten grams in futures trade.

Akshay Tritiya is considered an auspicious day to start new ventures, buy metal and luxury items and even get married.

Jewellers failed to draw buyers despite spending heavily on print and television advertisements and offering discounts on design fees..

The jewellers resuming business after a month long protest over the excise duty.