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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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Gold and Silver Futures Open Higher Amid Volatility In Currency and Bond Markets.
Strong Investment Demand and Continued Gold Buying By Central Banks, Especially China’s Central Bank, Further Supported Prices.
Gold and silver futures opened higher on Friday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid volatility in currency and bond markets.
Gold futures opened higher on MCX. The benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,60,630 per 10 gram, up Rs 1,205 from the previous close of Rs 1,59,425.
Silver futures also opened higher. The benchmark September silver contract on MCX opened at Rs 2,44,988 per kg, up Rs 1,745 from the previous close of Rs 2,43,243.
Rising crude oil prices, following the US move to impose wider sanctions on Iran, also raised concerns about inflation. Strong investment demand and continued gold buying by central banks, especially China’s central bank, further supported prices.
In global markets, gold was trading near $4,590 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $69 per ounce. On MCX, gold futures were near Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams and silver futures around Rs 2,44,600 per kg at the time of writing.
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