Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar is being celebrated on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and it’s nothing short of a gold rush! Despite record-high prices, the enthusiasm to purchase gold and silver is soaring, with industry estimates pegging the total sales at Rs 16,000 crore.
According to Drik Panchang, the main gold buying muhurat is between 5:41 AM and 12:18 PM today. This 6 hour 37 minute window is considered highly auspicious for buying gold, silver, or starting new ventures. The word Akshaya means “never diminishing”, and purchases made today are believed to bring unending wealth.
What’s adding to the buzz this year is the unprecedented spike in gold prices, which have touched Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, a steep jump from Rs 73,500 on the same day last year. Silver is also in the limelight, priced at Rs 1 lakh per kilogram, up from Rs 86,000 in 2023.
Despite the price surge, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation expects 12 tonnes of gold worth Rs 12,000 crore and 400 tonnes of silver worth Rs 4,000 crore to be sold today. Federation President Pankaj Arora predicts this Akshaya Tritiya could break previous sales records, proving that sentiment continues to outweigh price tags.
City-wise Akshaya Tritiya Gold Purchase Timings (Apr 30)
| City | Muhurat Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 5:41 AM – 12:18 PM | 6h 37 mins |
| Mumbai | 6:11 AM – 12:36 PM | 6h 25 mins |
| Bengaluru | 5:59 AM – 12:17 PM | 6h 18 mins |
| Chennai | 5:49 AM – 12:06 PM | 6h 17 mins |
| Kolkata | 5:05 AM – 11:34 AM | 6h 29 mins |
| Ahmedabad | 6:07 AM – 12:37 PM | 6h 30 mins |
| Hyderabad | 5:51 AM – 12:13 PM | 6h 22 mins |
Not just the morning, the tithi began at 5:31 PM on April 29. Buyers who didn’t want to wait for sunrise had the option to buy during night Choghadiya muhurats like Labha (8:16 PM to 9:37 PM) and Amrit (10:57 PM to 3:00 AM).
Why people don’t blink before buying gold today
It’s not just tradition Akshaya Tritiya also marks the start of Treta Yuga and is associated with Lord Vishnu and Parashurama Jayanti. Many believe that any good deed done today multiplies manifold, making gold shopping an act of wealth creation, not just consumption.
High prices aren’t stopping Indian households from rushing to their jewellers today. With prices soaring and sentiment strong, this Akshaya Tritiya could be a landmark event for the bullion trade. Just make sure to time your purchase right—and don’t miss that shubh muhurat!
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