{"id":84244,"date":"2026-05-11T10:25:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T04:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=84244"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:15:15","slug":"jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewellery Stocks Crash Up to 12%: Why Titan, Kalyan, Senco and Sky Gold Are Falling After PM Modi&#8217;s Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Jewellery stocks<\/strong> across the BSE and NSE came under severe selling pressure on 11 May 2026, with Titan Company, Kalyan Jewellers, Senco Gold, Sky Gold and other listed gems and jewellery counters crashing up to 12 percent intraday. The catalyst was a speech delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a BJP rally in Hyderabad on 10 May 2026, in which he appealed to Indians to voluntarily pause gold purchases, especially for weddings, for at least one year.<\/p><p>Calling it a matter of national responsibility, PM Modi linked his appeal to the economic strain that India&#8217;s ballooning import bill is creating due to rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Gold and crude oil are India&#8217;s two largest contributors to the current account deficit, and with crude already surging above $104 per barrel, the Prime Minister urged citizens to reduce discretionary gold purchases to conserve foreign exchange reserves.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\">Click Here: Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#What_PM_Modi_Said_That_Sent_Jewellery_Stocks_Crashing\" title=\"What PM Modi Said That Sent Jewellery Stocks Crashing\">What PM Modi Said That Sent Jewellery Stocks Crashing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#How_Jewellery_Stocks_Performed_on_11_May_2026\" title=\"How Jewellery Stocks Performed on 11 May 2026\">How Jewellery Stocks Performed on 11 May 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Titan_Company\" title=\"Titan Company\">Titan Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Kalyan_Jewellers\" title=\"Kalyan Jewellers\">Kalyan Jewellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Senco_Gold\" title=\"Senco Gold\">Senco Gold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Sky_Gold\" title=\"Sky Gold\">Sky Gold<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Why_PM_Modi_Is_Asking_Indians_to_Pause_Gold_Purchases\" title=\"Why PM Modi Is Asking Indians to Pause Gold Purchases\">Why PM Modi Is Asking Indians to Pause Gold Purchases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Indias_Massive_Gold_Import_Burden\" title=\"India&#8217;s Massive Gold Import Burden\">India&#8217;s Massive Gold Import Burden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Crude_Oil_Above_104_Is_Stretching_Indias_Import_Bill\" title=\"Crude Oil Above $104 Is Stretching India&#8217;s Import Bill\">Crude Oil Above $104 Is Stretching India&#8217;s Import Bill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Indias_Forex_Reserves_Remain_Relatively_Strong_But_Face_Pressure\" title=\"India&#8217;s Forex Reserves Remain Relatively Strong But Face Pressure\">India&#8217;s Forex Reserves Remain Relatively Strong But Face Pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Will_PM_Modis_Appeal_Actually_Damage_Jewellery_Stocks_Fundamentally\" title=\"Will PM Modi&#8217;s Appeal Actually Damage Jewellery Stocks Fundamentally\">Will PM Modi&#8217;s Appeal Actually Damage Jewellery Stocks Fundamentally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#What_Should_Investors_in_Jewellery_Stocks_Do\" title=\"What Should Investors in Jewellery Stocks Do\">What Should Investors in Jewellery Stocks Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#FAQs_on_Jewellery_Stocks_Crash_Today\" title=\"FAQs on Jewellery Stocks Crash Today\">FAQs on Jewellery Stocks Crash Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Why_are_jewellery_stocks_falling_today_on_11_May_2026\" title=\"Why are jewellery stocks falling today on 11 May 2026?\">Why are jewellery stocks falling today on 11 May 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Which_jewellery_stocks_fell_the_most_on_11_May_2026\" title=\"Which jewellery stocks fell the most on 11 May 2026?\">Which jewellery stocks fell the most on 11 May 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#What_did_PM_Modi_actually_say_about_gold_in_his_speech\" title=\"What did PM Modi actually say about gold in his speech?\">What did PM Modi actually say about gold in his speech?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Will_PM_Modis_appeal_actually_reduce_gold_demand_and_hurt_jewellery_stocks_long_term\" title=\"Will PM Modi&#8217;s appeal actually reduce gold demand and hurt jewellery stocks long term?\">Will PM Modi&#8217;s appeal actually reduce gold demand and hurt jewellery stocks long term?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Should_investors_buy_jewellery_stocks_at_these_lower_levels\" title=\"Should investors buy jewellery stocks at these lower levels?\">Should investors buy jewellery stocks at these lower levels?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jewellery-stocks-crash-titan-kalyan-senco-sky-gold-pm-modi-speech\/#Recent_Article\" title=\"Recent Article\">Recent Article<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_PM_Modi_Said_That_Sent_Jewellery_Stocks_Crashing\"><\/span>What PM Modi Said That Sent Jewellery Stocks Crashing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>At a public function in Hyderabad, PM Modi made one of his most direct economic appeals to date. He asked Indian citizens to refrain from buying gold jewellery for weddings for at least one year, framing it as a form of economic patriotism at a time of global instability.<\/p><p>Key quotes from the speech include: &#8220;I would appeal to people not to buy gold for weddings for one year.&#8221; PM Modi also asked citizens to postpone foreign travel for at least a year, reduce fuel consumption by using public transport, and cut edible oil consumption. The overarching message was one of collective economic restraint to protect India&#8217;s foreign exchange reserves during the ongoing West Asian crisis, which has pushed crude oil prices from around $70 per barrel to above $104 per barrel within recent months.<\/p><p>Gold and crude oil together account for a disproportionate share of India&#8217;s import bill. With oil marketing companies already absorbing losses of approximately Rs 30,000 crore per month collectively due to regulated pricing, and gold imports adding further pressure on the rupee and forex reserves, the appeal was positioned as a necessary step in national interest.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Jewellery_Stocks_Performed_on_11_May_2026\"><\/span>How Jewellery Stocks Performed on 11 May 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The selloff in jewellery stocks on 11 May 2026 was swift and broad-based. Stocks that had built strong momentum over the previous quarters saw sharp intraday reversals as sentiment around near-term demand turned negative.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Titan_Company\"><\/span>Titan Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Titan Company, India&#8217;s largest listed jewellery firm through its Tanishq brand, was among the worst hit jewellery stocks on Monday. The stock fell sharply as investors worried that PM Modi&#8217;s appeal would directly curtail wedding-season demand, which typically accounts for a disproportionate share of annual jewellery sales. Titan&#8217;s jewellery segment had posted approximately 41 percent year-on-year growth in Q3 FY26, making the potential demand disruption a meaningful earnings risk.<\/p><p>Track Titan live: <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kalyan_Jewellers\"><\/span>Kalyan Jewellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Kalyan Jewellers declined sharply among jewellery stocks, reflecting fears that its India operations, which had grown approximately 42 percent year-on-year in Q3 FY26, could face headwinds if consumer behaviour shifts following the PM&#8217;s appeal. Kalyan derives a significant portion of revenue from wedding purchases across its nearly 469 showrooms in India and internationally.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senco_Gold\"><\/span>Senco Gold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Senco Gold, a mid-cap jewellery retailer, was among the sharper fallers in the jewellery stocks universe. Senco had already flagged gold price volatility, with prices rising around 23 percent quarter-on-quarter and nearly 65 percent year-on-year, as a volume headwind. The PM&#8217;s speech added a sentiment-level demand risk on top of the price-level volume pressure the company was already navigating.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sky_Gold\"><\/span>Sky Gold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Sky Gold, a smaller listed jewellery manufacturer, fell up to 12 percent during intraday trade, making it one of the most heavily sold jewellery stocks on the day. Smaller jewellery companies with a higher dependence on domestic wedding-season demand tend to see more extreme reactions to demand uncertainty events compared to larger diversified jewellery conglomerates.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\">Tap to Access Best Research Pieces on Univest<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_PM_Modi_Is_Asking_Indians_to_Pause_Gold_Purchases\"><\/span>Why PM Modi Is Asking Indians to Pause Gold Purchases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Massive_Gold_Import_Burden\"><\/span>India&#8217;s Massive Gold Import Burden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>India imports nearly 700 to 800 tonnes of gold annually, making it one of the world&#8217;s largest gold consumers. This translates into a substantial drain on India&#8217;s foreign exchange reserves. Gold imports are largely discretionary, unlike crude oil imports which are essential. PM Modi&#8217;s appeal specifically targets this discretionary component, particularly the portion driven by weddings, which accounts for the largest share of annual gold demand.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crude_Oil_Above_104_Is_Stretching_Indias_Import_Bill\"><\/span>Crude Oil Above $104 Is Stretching India&#8217;s Import Bill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The ongoing West Asian conflict has pushed Brent crude from approximately $70 per barrel in early 2026 to over $104 as of 11 May 2026. India&#8217;s annual crude import bill has surged by tens of billions of dollars over this period. Oil marketing companies are absorbing collective monthly under-recoveries of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. Reducing any other form of large-scale discretionary import, such as gold, becomes a priority to offset the foreign exchange pressure.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Forex_Reserves_Remain_Relatively_Strong_But_Face_Pressure\"><\/span>India&#8217;s Forex Reserves Remain Relatively Strong But Face Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>According to the RBI&#8217;s latest reserve management data, India&#8217;s forex reserves stood at $691.11 billion at the end of March 2026, providing approximately 11 months of import cover. Gold&#8217;s share in forex reserves rose to 16.7 percent from 13.92 percent in September 2025. The reserves are not at a crisis level, but the pace of crude-driven depletion has prompted a proactive demand-reduction appeal from the Prime Minister.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_PM_Modis_Appeal_Actually_Damage_Jewellery_Stocks_Fundamentally\"><\/span>Will PM Modi&#8217;s Appeal Actually Damage Jewellery Stocks Fundamentally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Analysts and market observers generally agree that the fundamental damage to jewellery stocks from this appeal is likely to be limited in the long term. India&#8217;s gold demand is deeply embedded in cultural and social traditions. Gold is linked to weddings, festivals, religious rituals and multigenerational savings habits. A voluntary government appeal, however high-profile, has historically had limited lasting impact on consumption.<\/p><p>The 2013 gold import crisis provides a useful precedent. When India imposed sharp duty hikes and the 80:20 scheme to restrict gold imports amid a severe current account deficit, the policy created temporary disruption before demand bounced back. PM Modi&#8217;s appeal today is not even a policy action but a moral one. There is no legal mechanism to enforce it.<\/p><p>The more immediate risk for jewellery stocks is not fundamental demand collapse but sentiment-driven selling and the possibility of follow-up policy action such as a gold import duty increase. Investors in jewellery stocks should watch closely for any such announcement in the coming weeks.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check the Univest Screener for live data<\/a> on jewellery stocks to track price levels, volumes and analyst targets.<\/p><p>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to get live updates, intraday alerts and expert research on jewellery stocks.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_in_Jewellery_Stocks_Do\"><\/span>What Should Investors in Jewellery Stocks Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Jewellery stocks<\/strong> have delivered strong returns over the past two years, driven by premium product mix, store expansion and sustained wedding and festive demand. The structural investment case for quality jewellery companies such as Titan and Kalyan has not changed overnight due to a speech.<\/p><p>However, sentiment-driven volatility can persist for a few sessions, particularly if crude oil remains above $100 and the risk of a gold import duty hike is not ruled out. Investors should avoid panic selling on quality large-cap jewellery names and instead assess whether their investment thesis remains intact at current corrected levels.<\/p><p>For fresh positions, wait for clarity on whether any follow-up policy action accompanies the PM&#8217;s appeal before adding to jewellery stocks. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any buy or sell decision.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Jewellery stocks<\/strong> across the market crashed up to 12 percent on 11 May 2026 in direct response to PM Modi&#8217;s Hyderabad speech urging Indians to pause gold purchases for one year. Titan, Kalyan, Senco and Sky Gold bore the brunt of the selling. While the immediate market reaction is driven by sentiment and demand uncertainty, the long-term fundamentals of India&#8217;s jewellery sector remain anchored in one of the world&#8217;s most resilient and culturally embedded gold consumption markets. Watch for any policy follow-through on import duties as the real structural risk to monitor for jewellery stocks investors.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Jewellery_Stocks_Crash_Today\"><\/span>FAQs on Jewellery Stocks Crash Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_jewellery_stocks_falling_today_on_11_May_2026\"><\/span>Why are jewellery stocks falling today on 11 May 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Jewellery stocks are falling today after PM Narendra Modi appealed at a Hyderabad rally on 10 May 2026 for Indians to voluntarily pause gold purchases, especially for weddings, for at least one year. The speech raised fears of near-term demand disruption, triggering broad-based selling across listed jewellery counters.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_jewellery_stocks_fell_the_most_on_11_May_2026\"><\/span>Which jewellery stocks fell the most on 11 May 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Sky Gold fell up to 12 percent, making it the biggest loser among jewellery stocks on 11 May 2026. Titan Company, Kalyan Jewellers and Senco Gold also declined sharply. Smaller, wedding-demand-dependent jewellery companies saw the steepest intraday falls.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_PM_Modi_actually_say_about_gold_in_his_speech\"><\/span>What did PM Modi actually say about gold in his speech?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>PM Modi said, &#8220;I would appeal to people not to buy gold for weddings for one year,&#8221; at a BJP rally in Hyderabad on 10 May 2026. He framed it as economic patriotism at a time when India&#8217;s foreign exchange reserves are under pressure from soaring crude oil imports due to the West Asian conflict.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_PM_Modis_appeal_actually_reduce_gold_demand_and_hurt_jewellery_stocks_long_term\"><\/span>Will PM Modi&#8217;s appeal actually reduce gold demand and hurt jewellery stocks long term?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Analysts believe the long-term fundamental damage to jewellery stocks is likely limited. India&#8217;s gold consumption is deeply cultural and wedding-driven, making it highly resilient to voluntary appeals. The bigger risk for jewellery stocks is potential follow-up policy action such as a gold import duty hike, which would be a structural negative for demand and margins.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_investors_buy_jewellery_stocks_at_these_lower_levels\"><\/span>Should investors buy jewellery stocks at these lower levels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>While the sharp correction in jewellery stocks may present opportunities in quality names like Titan and Kalyan at lower entry points, investors should wait for clarity on whether import duty changes follow the PM&#8217;s appeal. 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