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India gold jewellery demand dropped by 23% , total investment demand rose by 6% : WGC Q4 2025 Report
According to a World Gold Council (WGC) report released on January 30, 2026, India’s Q4 2025 gold demand showed a stark contrast between sectors: record prices caused jewellery demand to drop by 23% to 145.3 tonnes, while total investment demand rose 26% to 96.0 tonnes, indicating a shift towards gold as a hedge against volatility.
Key Highlights from the WGC Report (Q4 2025 & Outlook):
- Jewellery Demand Decline: Despite the wedding season, high prices and reduced affordability led to a 23% drop in jewellery demand to 145.3 tonnes in Q4.
- Investment Surge: Investment demand (bars/coins) grew strongly, with total investment in Q4 rising 26% year-on-year to 96.0 tonnes, and its value rising 108% to ₹120,700 crores.
- Full-Year 2025 Impact: Overall gold demand in India fell 11% to 710.9 tonnes in 2025.
- Outlook for 2026: The WGC projects India’s total gold demand for 2026 to be in the range of 600-700 tonnes, as high prices continue to affect consumer buying behavior, despite strong investor interest in ETFs and digital gold.
- Import and Recycling: Gold imports in Q4 2025 fell 5% to 215.1 tonnes, and recycling decreased by 27% to 21.7 tonnes, indicating consumers were holding onto existing gold rather than selling.
The shift highlights a, where record high prices, which saw a 76.5% surge in 2025, have reduced consumer buying of jewelry while encouraging investment.
source : WGC
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GJEPC participated in the Government of Maharashtra’s One District One Product (ODOP) Award 2025 assessment on 25 June 2026, representing the gems and jewellery sector as Mumbai Suburban District advanced to the first stage of the award process.
As part of the second-stage physical verification, officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reviewed the district’s performance under the ODOP initiative. GJEPC presented an overview of Mumbai Suburban’s gems and jewellery industry, highlighting its contribution to exports, employment generation, MSME development, and Maharashtra’s industrial economy.
As part of the verification process, the DPIIT delegation is also scheduled to visit SEEPZ, Mumbai, to assess the district’s manufacturing and export ecosystem and gain first-hand insight into the sector’s capabilities.
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