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Gold loses its shine in India as Covid-19 pandemic keeps sales down and shops closed | South China Morning Post

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India’s lucrative gold market is struggling as the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic keeps sales down and shops closed. Gold traditionally has a central role in Indian culture, as the precious metal is often bought and given as gifts at weddings and on festive occasions as a symbol of auspicio…

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