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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 Gains Rs 85 On MCX; Silver Jumps Rs 2,033 On Softer US Inflation Data
Gold Recovered After Opening On A Weak Note, While Silver Extended Its Gains. In International Markets, Gold Eased After Opening Firm, Whereas Silver Continued To Trade Higher.
Gold and silver futures traded higher in the domestic market on Monday, supported by softer US inflation data, declining crude oil prices and easing expectations of further interest-rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.
Gold recovered after opening on a weak note, while silver extended its gains. In international markets, gold eased after opening firm, whereas silver continued to trade higher.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,51,793 per 10 grams, down Rs 27 from its previous close of Rs 1,51,820. The contract later recovered and was trading at Rs 1,51,905 per 10 grams, up Rs 85. During the session, it touched a high of Rs 1,51,947 and a low of Rs 1,51,461.
Silver futures opened higher, with the benchmark September contract starting at Rs 2,31,799 per kg, up Rs 333 from the previous close of Rs 2,31,466. The contract subsequently climbed to Rs 2,33,499 per kg, recording a gain of Rs 2,033. It touched an intraday high of Rs 2,33,618 and a low of Rs 2,31,660.
In the global market, gold was trading near $4,400 per ounce on Comex, while silver was quoted at around $63.70 per ounce.
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