Gold imports jump 40.79% to $2.68 bn in Jan on increase in demand

Business Standard
2025.02.17 14:20
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India's gold imports surged by 40.79% to $2.68 billion in January 2024, driven by rising domestic demand and investor confidence in gold as a safe asset. Cumulative imports from April to January increased by 32% to $50 billion. The rise in imports contributed to a trade deficit of $23 billion in January. Switzerland remains the largest source of gold imports, accounting for 40% of the total. Additionally, silver imports rose by 82.84% to $883.18 million.