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Gold demand in India slightly improves as prices slip; China premiums ease

Gold prices in India ​dropped to their lowest since April 2 at ₹146,444 per 10 grams ‌on Thursday, and are down 1.5 per cent for the week so far

Gold demand in India slightly improves as prices slip; China premiums ease
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Gold demand in India tepid on price volatility; China premiums narrow

Dealers in India quoted discounts of up to $106 ‌an ounce over official domestic prices this week, inclusive of 15% import and 3% sales levies, up from discounts of up to $78 an ounce last week

Gold demand in India tepid on price volatility; China premiums narrow
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Yet to see slowdown in sales post govt's gold directives: Titan MD

Titan said it will take another four to six weeks to assess the impact of higher gold import duty and the PM's appeal to reduce gold consumption on consumer sentiment

Yet to see slowdown in sales post govt's gold directives: Titan MD
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

Gold imports need structural solutions, not knee-jerk restrictions

India is one of the biggest consumers of gold in the world, and most of it is imported. A variety of social, cultural, economic and religious factors drive demand

Gold imports need structural solutions, not knee-jerk restrictions
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

India gold demand up 10% in Jan-March as ETFs and bars outshine jewellery

India's gold investment demand jumped 54 per cent to 82 tonnes between January and March, overtaking jewellery for the first time since 2000, while jewellery's share fell to a record low 44 per cent

India gold demand up 10% in Jan-March as ETFs and bars outshine jewellery
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 4:25 PM IST

Global gold demand rises 2% in Q1 on strong bar, coin buying: Report

Global gold demand rose a modest 2 per cent year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the January-March quarter, driven by a sharp 42 per cent surge in bar and coin investment to 474 tonnes amid geopolitical tensions and higher prices, according to the World Gold Council report released on Wednesday. The WGC's Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report revealed that total quarterly gold demand, including OTC, increased by 2 per cent year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the January-March quarter, compared to 1,205 tonnes in the corresponding period of 2025. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record USD 193 billion, up 74 per cent year-on-year. The average gold price during the January-March quarter surged by 81 per cent to USD 4,873 an ounce compared with USD 2,860 an ounce in the same period of 2025. "Geopolitical tensions attracted retail investors around the world to gold's price momentum and safe-haven appeal, driving bar and coin demand up 42 per cent. The impact of ...

Global gold demand rises 2% in Q1 on strong bar, coin buying: Report
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Gold investment demand tops jewellery buying for first time in India

Stronger investment demand in the world's second-largest consumer of gold partly offset a decline in jewellery buying, hit by a rally in prices, helping keep overall demand stable

Gold investment demand tops jewellery buying for first time in India
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Gold demand in India lacklustre as elevated prices curb festive buying

Domestic gold prices were trading around ₹1,53,200 per 10 grams on Friday, after rising to ₹1,55,065 earlier this week, the highest in a month

Gold demand in India lacklustre as elevated prices curb festive buying
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Gold demand in India picks up ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, China premiums ease

Akshaya Tritiya, the second-biggest gold-buying festival in India after Dhanteras when buying gold ‌is considered auspicious, will be celebrated on April 19

Gold demand in India picks up ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, China premiums ease
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Senco Gold jumps 13% on strong Q4; wedding, festive demand fuels growth

In the Q4FY26, Senco Gold reported a revenue growth of 46 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), leading to a 35 per cent Y-o-Y growth for FY26 as compared to 21 per cent Y-o-Y growth in FY25

Senco Gold jumps 13% on strong Q4; wedding, festive demand fuels growth
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

India gold demand weakens as volatile prices deter buyers; China on holiday

Domestic gold prices were trading around ₹155,000 per 10 grams on Friday, having hit a record high of ₹180,779 last month ‌before sliding to as low as ₹133,687 earlier in February

India gold demand weakens as volatile prices deter buyers; China on holiday
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Global gold demand hits all time high of 5,000 tonnes in 2025: WGC

Global demand for gold has crossed 5,000 tonnes to reach a new all-time high in 2025, mainly driven by investments, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday. Total gold demand hit a new all-time high of 5,002 tonnes in 2025, up from 4,961.9 tonnes in the previous year, as the investment demand surged to 2,175.3 tonnes compared to 1,185.4 tonnes in 2024, driven by safe-haven and diversification factors, according to the WGC's Full-Year 2025 Gold Demand Trends report. In the October-December quarter, the consumer demand went up by 2 per cent to 1,345.3 tonnes compared with 1,318.5 tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year. The average gold price globally stood at USD 2,709.7 per ounce in January 2025 on the LMBA (London Bullion Market Association) as compared to USD 2,034 per ounce in January 2024. Investment demand, both ETFs and bars and coins, went up by 84 per cent in 2025 to 2,175.3 tonnes from 1,185.4 tonnes in the previous year. This surge in ..

Global gold demand hits all time high of 5,000 tonnes in 2025: WGC
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

India's gold demand to fall in 2026 as jewellery slump offsets investment

Demand for gold could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons, compared to 710.9 tons last year, which was the lowest in five years

India's gold demand to fall in 2026 as jewellery slump offsets investment
Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Gold prices seen heading to $6,000 as demand, global risks rise: Analysts

The London Bullion Market Association's annual precious metals forecast survey shows analysts projecting gold rising as high as $7,150 and averaging $4,742 in 2026

Gold prices seen heading to $6,000 as demand, global risks rise: Analysts
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Gold outlook: Analyst expects spot prices to test $5,000 psychological mark

Spot gold will continue to draw support from safe-haven buying amid elevated geopolitical tensions as Greenland uncertainty continues

Gold outlook: Analyst expects spot prices to test $5,000 psychological mark
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Here's how to trade Gold on January 02; Check support, target and more

Barring geopolitical shocks, spot gold may trade with a slightly bearish tilt ahead of the US ISM data and Index rebalancing.

Here's how to trade Gold on January 02; Check support, target and more
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

India gold discounts widen as prices hit record high, China demand muted

Indian dealers were offering a discount of up to $34 per ounce to official domestic prices this week, inclusive of 6 per cent import and 3 per cent sales levies

India gold discounts widen as prices hit record high, China demand muted
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

Gold loans, fee income to power Capri Global; JM Financial starts coverage

JM Financial said the non-bank lender's diversified retail-focused franchise, strong asset quality and expanding non-interest income engine position it well for sustained growth.

Gold loans, fee income to power Capri Global; JM Financial starts coverage
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 9:01 AM IST

Muthoot Finance turns India's gold obsession into soaring family fortune

Their family-run gold-loan business is surging as consumers tap rising bullion prices for quick cash, driving the firm's stock to a record and lifting the Muthoot family's wealth to new heights

Muthoot Finance turns India's gold obsession into soaring family fortune
Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 7:58 AM IST

Global gold demand climbs 3% to quarterly record as investment soars: WGC

Central banks, another major source of gold demand, increased purchases by 10 per cent to 219.9 tonnes in the third quarter, the WGC estimated

Global gold demand climbs 3% to quarterly record as investment soars: WGC
Updated On : 30 Oct 2025 | 12:20 PM IST