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Gold Prices Rise Again in Telugu States

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Gold prices are going up again in the Telugu states. This is happening in big cities in these areas.

One reason is the Sravanam month. This is a special time in the Hindu calendar. Many people buy gold during this time. They think it brings good luck.

Another reason is a war problem in other countries. This makes people worried. When people are worried, they often buy gold. Gold is a safe way to keep money.

Silver prices are going up too. People want to buy things for weddings. Many weddings happen in this season.

The news came out on 18 August 2026. Prices in many big cities went higher this day.

People who want to buy gold now must pay more money. Some people are asking how they can still buy gold at these high prices.

Vocabulary7 words

Sravanam
a special month in the Hindu calendar; time for prayers and buying things
hike
when a price goes up
tension
worry or stress between countries or people
demand
when many people want to buy something
silver
a shiny grey metal used for jewellery
wedding
a special event when two people get married
safe investment
a way to keep money that has low risk

Quiz

1. Why are gold prices going up in the Telugu states?
2. What is Sravanam?
3. Are silver prices also rising?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Gold prices are going up again in the _____ states.

One reason is the _____ month.

Many people buy gold during this time because they think it brings good _____.

Another reason is a _____ problem in other countries.

When people are worried, they often buy _____.

Gold is a safe way to keep _____.

Silver prices are going up too because of _____ demand.

The news came out on _____ August 2026.

People who want to buy gold now must pay _____ money.

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