PM Modi's gold curb appeal to reshape buying mix, not dent demand: jewellers

Malabar, Jos Alukkas and C. Krishniah Chetty expect Modi's year-long gold restraint call to nudge shoppers toward exchange-led and occasion purchases, with investment buying slowing first. Industry backs recycling and monetisation of India's 25,000-tonne household stock over higher import duties.

— FiledWed, 13 May, 2026, 18:28 IST·First seen Wed, 13 May, 2026, 18:25 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Malabar Group · Indian jewellers expect PM Modi's appeal to curb gold buying for a year to shift behaviour toward exchange-led and occasion purchases rather

Key facts

  • 25,000 tonnes

Why this matters

Evaluate bolt-ons and partnerships in gold recycling, refining and monetisation infrastructure to capture share of India's 25,000-tonne household stock as policy tilts away from import-led supply.