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Gold imports up 40.79 pc to USD 2.68 bn in Jan
The country’s gold imports in January rose by 40.79 per cent to USD 2.68 billion on account of increasing domestic demands, according to commerce ministry data.Gold imports stood at USD 1.9 billion in January 2024.Cumulatively, imports during April-January this fiscal year rose 32 per cent to USD 50 billion against USD 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 per cent so far this year to ₹88,200 per 10 gram in the national capital.
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World Gold Council Launches Swarnim Udaan 2047: Unlocking The Full Potential Of Gold Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Ambitious Vision Document Outlines A Long-Term Roadmap To Position Gold As A Strategic Driver Of India’s Economic Growth, Financial Resilience, Exports, Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing By 2047.
The World Gold Council has released a landmark vision document titled “Swarnim Udaan 2047: Unlocking the Full Potential of Gold Towards Viksit Bharat 2047,”, presenting an ambitious roadmap for the Indian gold industry. Developed with Monitor Deloitte as the knowledge partner, the report highlights the transformative role of gold in supporting India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy by 2047.
As India moves towards its US$30 trillion economy vision, the report positions gold as a strategic national asset capable of strengthening financial resilience, exports, innovation, responsible domestic value creation and advanced manufacturing. It further calls for coordinated policy and institutional action to unlock greater value across the entire gold ecosystem and enhance India’s global competitiveness.
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