Akshaya Tritiya

This Akshaya Tritiya, gold purchases in India reached ₹20,000 crore, but physical sales weakened, according to ClearTax's chief executive. Many transactions were made through old gold exchanges, and digital and ETF investments increased.

In a first, restrictions have been imposed on the entry of non-Hindus to three shrines – Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri.

Digital banking facilitates remote account management and transactions, ensuring continuous access to financial services despite branch closures on holidays.

Jewellery stocks exhibited mixed results, with Thangamayil Jewellery gaining 100% since Akshaya Tritiya. Gold prices have risen nearly 10% in 2026 due to geopolitical and economic factors, prompting a trend towards flexible investment options while maintaining gold's appeal as a secure asset.

Analysts suggest that geopolitical uncertainty and stagflation risks support a positive medium-term outlook for gold, with potential price increases of 10-15% in the next year. Investors are encouraged to consider silver as an additional investment for better returns, despite its volatility.

On Akshaya Tritiya, the act of buying is a symbolic gesture of inviting abundance into your life. Therefore, it is revered as an auspicious day to buy new items.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 will be observed on April 19, a day considered highly auspicious for new beginnings, investments and prayers. Here’s a detailed guide on timings across cities, significance, rituals and wishes to share.

A survey reveals that 31% of consumers feel cheated when buying silver, with 93% supporting mandatory hallmarking to ensure purity and quality of silver products.

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has announced that he will build a Jagannath Rath from scratch starting on Akshaya Tritiya, calling it a deeply personal and spiritual project. The announcement comes days after he was named in TIME magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Since last Akshaya Tritiya, MCX gold prices have rallied approximately 63%, generating substantial gains for investors. On average, gold ETFs have generated returns in the range of 59–60% during the same period, with some funds even surpassing the 60% mark.