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The Hindu Business Line

FCNR-driven rupee gains make gold cheaper in India, pressure local prices

AI Market Summary
FCNR deposit inflows strengthened the Indian rupee ~1%, pushing INR-denominated gold and silver down ~4% over eight sessions and potentially delaying consumer purchases amid volatility. US spot gold also fell ~3%, reinforcing broader softening in bullion. The combination of a stronger local currency and weaker global pricing tightens near-term sentiment for gold while creating uncertainty around festival-season demand timing.
Impact level
● Medium
Affected assets
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A 1% rise in the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar, driven by FCNR deposit inflows, has weighed on rupee-denominated gold and silver prices. India’s spot gold fell 4% over eight trading sessions to ₹1,54,884, while silver also dropped 4% to ₹2,35,456. Over the same period, U.S. spot gold slid 3% to $4,523 an ounce, pointing to broader weakness in global bullion prices. The pullback ahead of the festive season is influencing consumer buying behaviour, with some holding off purchases amid uncertainty.
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