India’s gold imports rose by 40.79% to $2.68 billion in January 2025 as compared to $1.9 billion in January 2024 on account of increasing domestic demands. Cumulatively, imports during April-January this fiscal year rose 32% to $50 billion against $37.85 billion in the same period last fiscal year.
The increase in imports also indicates strong investor confidence in the precious metal as a safe asset. The other reasons include asset diversification towards gold due to global uncertainties, increasing demand from banks, and cut in customs duties. Prices of the yellow metal have increased 11% so far this year to Rs 88,200 per 10 gram in the national capital.
Switzerland is the largest source of gold imports, with about 40% share, followed by the UAE (over 16%) and South Africa (about 10%). The precious metal accounts for over 5% of the country's total imports. India is the world's second-biggest gold consumer after China. The imports mainly take care of the demand by the jewellery industry.
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