gold imports
9-month gold imports double of demand
In the first nine months of 2021, the country imported an aggregate of 778 tonnes of gold-more than double the demand of 360.2 tonnes
Gold imports in August doubles to hit 8-month peak as demand improves
In value terms, August imports surged to $3.7 billion from $1.37 billion a year ago
India's June gold imports plunge 86% due to record high prices
The world’s second-biggest consumer of the precious metal imported around 11 tonnes of gold in June, down from 77.73 tonnes a year ago
India's gold imports plunge to three-decade low
The world’s second biggest consumer of the precious metal imported around 50 kilograms of gold in April, down from 110.18 tonnes a year ago
India to issue sovereign gold bonds at 2.5% interest rate
The bonds will be issued in six tranches until September, and will be sold through banks and designated post offices
Gold imports down 41 per cent, demand too falls
The demand for gold at the retail level also has fallen significantly in the past two months.
Gold imports surge 78 per cent in November
The country imported 71 tonnes of gold in November, compared with 40 tonnes in October, reports quoting government officials said.
Gold imports dip 9 per cent during Apr-Oct
Dip in gold imports has helped in narrowing the country's trade deficit to USD 94.72 billion during Apr-Oct 2019-20.
Gold imports increase 46 per cent in June quarter
Meanwhile gold demand at the retail end rose 14 per cent to 212 tonnes.
High prices fail to dampen gold imports in June
Increase in imports - both in volume and value- indicates that demand has not dropped for gold despite the six-year high prices.