World Gold Council

June 19, 2026 12:40 PM

Gold imports fall 39% in May after import duty hike, says WGC

India's gold imports fell sharply in May after the government raised import duty on the precious metal from 6 per cent to 15 per cent in mid-May, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold imports declined 39 per cent month-on-month to $3.4 billion in May, though they remained 34 per cent higher compared with the corresponding period last year. In volume terms, imports are estimated at 25-30 tonnes, significantly lower than April's 46 tonnes and the two-year average of 59 tonne...

April 29, 2026 12:19 PM

India’s gold investment demand tops jewellery for first time ever in March quarter

India's investment demand for gold surpassed jewellery consumption for the first time on record in the March quarter, as investors turned to the precious metal amid subdued equity market returns, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday. 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, the WGC said. "For the first time investment demand surpassed jewellery d...

July 31, 2025 1:45 PM

India’s gold demand to hit 5-year low as record prices dent jewellery sales, WGC says

India's gold consumption in 2025 is set to fall to a five-year low, as record-high prices are denting jewellery purchases, overshadowing a slight boost in investment demand, the World Gold Council said on Thursday. Gold demand in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons in 2025, the lowest since 2020, and down from last year's 802.8 tons, Sachin Jain, CEO of WGC's Indian operations, told Reuters. Demand could reach 7...

February 10, 2025 6:31 PM

Gold prices surge to record high of ₹87,210 per 10g amid global economic uncertainty

Gold prices in India surged to an all-time high on Monday, with 10 grams of 24K gold reaching ₹87,210, while 1 gram was priced at ₹8,721. The steady rise in prices reflects increasing investor interest in the precious metal as global economic uncertainty fuels demand for safe-haven assets. Since the beginning of February, gold has been on an upward trajectory. On February 1, 22K gold was priced at ₹7,760 per gram, while 24K gold stood at ₹8,464 per gram. Over the course of ten days, pri...

February 5, 2025 8:47 PM

India’s gold investments surge 60% to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2024: report

Gold investments in India surged by 60% in 2024, reaching $18 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore), compared to 2023, according to a report on Wednesday. The World Gold Council (WGC) report added that gold investment demand stood at 239 tonnes, marking its highest level since 2013. This was a 29% increase from the 185 tonnes recorded in 2023. Gold investment remained strong in the October-December quarter, with demand reaching 76 tonnes, nearly matching the previous quarter’s performanc...

August 3, 2024 1:03 PM

Global gold demand drops 6 pc in Q2 2024 due to slump in jewellery consumption, OTC investment pushes total to record high

Global gold demand in Q2 2024, excluding over-the-counter (OTC) transactions declined by 6 per cent year-on-year to 929 tonnes, primarily due to a sharp fall in jewellery consumption according to the latest report of World Gold Council. However, when including OTC investment, total gold demand increased by 4 per cent y/y to 1,258 tonnes, marking the highest Q2 figure since data collection began in 2000. The record-high gold prices took a significant toll on jewellery consumption. Volumes fell...

September 16, 2024 6:39 PM

India third-largest gold buyer in May, after Switzerland and China: WGC

The global gold market experienced a turnaround in May, ending a 12-month slump for gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with a resurgence in inflows. This positive momentum was driven by strong demand in Europe and Asia, despite minor outflows in North America. By the end of May, global gold ETF holdings had risen to 3,088 tonnes, with total assets under management (AUM) reaching $234 billion, a 2% increase for the month. Physically backed gold ETFs enjoyed a net inflow of $529 million, marking t...

April 30, 2024 5:53 PM

Global gold demand stays strong, supporting record-high prices

The allure of gold remains unwavering as global demand for the precious metal surged 3% year-on-year to 1,238 tonnes in the first quarter of 2024, according to the World Gold Council's latest Gold Demand Trends report. This marks the strongest first-quarter demand since 2016, defying the record-high average price of $2,070 per ounce during the period. Healthy investment, persistent buying by central banks, and higher demand from Asian buyers helped drive the gold price to a record quarterly ave...