Retail demand is likely to improve on Akshay Tritiya, which is considered an auspicious day to buy valuables and gold, Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said. Akshay Tritiya is falling on Saturday.In the overseas markets, gold and silver were quoting lower at USD 1,988 per ounce and USD 25.12 per ounce, respectively