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"path": "/2026/05/12/pm-modis-gold-purchase-appeal-sparks-anxiety-among-punjab-jewellers-and-buyers/",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-12T11:17:55.000Z",
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"gold prices",
"Jewellery Industry",
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"textContent": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal to defer gold purchases has triggered anxiety among jewellers and buyers in Ludhiana, Punjab, impacting market sentiment and leading to a dip in customer footfall. The World MSME Forum has condemned the statement, citing potential repercussions for the vital gems and jewellery sector.",
"title": "PM Modi’s Gold Purchase Appeal Sparks Anxiety Among Punjab Jewellers and Buyers"
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