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India's gold demand drops 5% in June quarter; up 14% in value term: Report

Gold demand India: Gold prices, meanwhile, surged 18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the June 2024 quarter to $2,338.2 an ounce (oz), and were up nearly 13 per cent when compared with the December 2023

India's duty cut to revive gold demand after weak June quarter: WGC

Higher purchases in the world's second-biggest gold consumer could support global benchmark prices, which are trading near record highs

Why is China turning its back to gold jewellery? Chris Wood explains

In dollar terms, gold prices hit $2,331/oz at the end of H1-CY24, according to WGC data, rising 12.1 per cent during this period

Union Budget 2024: Sharp import duty cut to burnish gold and silver

Diamond industry to also benefit from change in safe harbour rules

Global gold ETFs lose $6.7bn in 2024; worst H1 drop in 11 years: WGC

WGC defines gold ETFs as regulated securities that hold gold in physical form. These include open-ended funds traded on regulated exchanges and other regulated products like closed-end funds and MFs

Gold slips Rs 10, silver gains Rs 100; yellow metal trading at Rs 72,210

In Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai, the price of ten grams of 22-carat gold stood at Rs 66,340, Rs 66,190, and Rs 66,960, respectively

Biggest global gold ETFs by AUM see $3.9 bn outflow in 5 months. Check why

On the other hand, gold prices have seen a rise in the last few months amid steady demand, especially from the global central banks

Gold price falls Rs 10 to Rs 72,590, silver falls Rs 100 to Rs 83,400

The price of 22-carat gold also declined by Rs 10, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 66,540

RBI bought 19 tonnes of gold in March qtr. What fuelled the buying spree?

The RBI net demand totaled 290 tonnes in the March 2024 quarter, up 1 per cent as compared to 286.2 tonnes in the March 2023, strongest start to any year on record, World Gold Council (WGC) said.

Gold price rally could cut India's demand to four-year low, says WGC

Domestic prices of gold hit a record high this month of 73,958 rupees ($885.72) per 10 grams. They have risen more than 13% in 2024 after rising more than 10% in 2023

Why are gold prices rising? Chris Wood of Jefferies explains

China's official gold reserves, Wood said, have increased by 314 tonnes, or 16.1 per cent, from 1,948 tonnes at the end of October 2022 to 2,262 tonnes at the end of March 2024

I expect gold price to be notably higher next year: World Gold Council CEO

My vision is for all other SROs that emerge around the world to form a united representative force at the upper echelons of the gold industry, says David Tait

What drives shiny metal's price up or down, explains World Gold Council

During periods of turmoil, gold tends to make headlines as fans of the precious metal argue it can act as a safe haven. But is it also an inflation hedge? Is it considered a risk asset?

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

Gold spot of bother: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds

Increased competition, lower spreads, moderate growth are among hurdles to overcome

Last year, central banks bought most gold since 1967: WGC

Buying dipped during the coronavirus pandemic but accelerated in the second half of 2022, with central banks purchasing 862 tonnes between Jul and Dec

India's gold demand hits pre-pandemic levels; Q3 gold demand up 14%: WGC

India's gold demand has reached pre-pandemic levels and has witnessed an annual growth of 14 per cent during the July-September quarter at 191.7 tonnes mainly driven by strong consumer interest, according to a World Gold Council (WGC) report. According to the 'Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022' report by WGC, the total demand stood at 168 tonnes during the July-September quarter of 2021. In value terms, gold demand grew by 19 per cent to Rs 85,010 crores during the third quarter of 2022, compared to Rs 71,630 crores in the corresponding period of 2021. India's total gold demand in the third quarter of 2022 at 191.7 tonnes is a 14 per cent increase over last year, which reflects better-than-expected performance and strong consumer interest, helping year-to-date demand return to pre-COVID levels, Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council told PTI. Meanwhile, total jewellery demand in India during the third quarter increased by 17 per cent at 146.2 tonnes, compared to 125.1 ..

India's festival gold sales to shine less brightly this year, says WGC

Demand for gold jewelry, coins and bars typically peaks in the world's second-biggest consumer over October to December, driven by festivals including Diwali

Gold proves its mettle against Sensex, price rises 2.6% in CY22

Gold's outperformance over equity has been even better in the international market, thanks largely to a big sell-off in equities in advanced economies such as the US and Western Europe

India's gold demand may cross China's: World Gold Council's John Reade

In a Q&A, the council's Global Chief Market-Strategist said the price of gold will face headwinds in the near future