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IIBX eyes over $12 bn forex flow in FY26 from gold and silver contracts

India International Bullion Exchange eyes sharp growth in gold and silver contracts, boosting foreign exchange inflows through GIFT City

IIBX eyes over $12 bn forex flow in FY26 from gold and silver contracts
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According to IIBX data, India’s average annual gold imports stand at around 800 tonnes, sourced through multiple channels. | File Image

Harsh Kumar New Delhi

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The India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) -- the country’s first international bullion exchange set up in the GIFT City in Gujarat -- has projected foreign exchange (FX) flows exceeding $12 billion in the financial year 2026 (FY26), driven by robust growth in gold and silver trading volumes, a senior government official said, while seeking anonymity.
 
According to data accessed by Business Standard, gold contracts at IIBX are expected to touch 120 tonnes in FY26, up from a cumulative 101.4 tonnes traded till March 2025. The corresponding dollar flow from gold is projected to rise from $8.45 billion to more than