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Gold demand in India dips 7% YoY in June 2023 quarter as prices rise: WGC

High gold prices, and a knee-jerk reaction to the ban on Rs 2,000 notes during the recently concluded quarter, WGC said, also dented sentiment for gold

People purchasing Gold Jewellery at UTZ Jewellery Shop. Photo: Kamlesh Pednekar
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Puneet Wadhwa New Delhi

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The demand for gold in India dropped 7 per cent year-on-year to 158.1 tonne (170.7 tonne in the June 2022 quarter), said the World Gold Council (WGC) in a recent release. High gold prices, and a knee-jerk reaction to the ban on Rs 2,000 notes during the recently concluded quarter, WGC said, also dented sentiment for gold, especially the jewellery segment.

"Looking ahead for the rest of the year, we remain cautious about gold demand as it faces uncertainties due to elevated local prices and slowdown in discretionary spending. However, the success of the monsoon season could bolster sentiment ahead

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