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India's Jan gold imports plunge 76% to 32-month low
The country imported 11 tonnes of gold in January, compared with 45 tonnes a year earlier, a government source says
Published : 16 Feb 2023, 09:28 AM
Updated : 16 Feb 2023, 09:28 AM
India's January gold imports plunged 76% from a year earlier to a 32-month low on subdued demand after domestic prices rallied to record highs and as jewellers postponed purchases, hoping for a reduction in import duty, a government source said.
The country imported 11 tonnes of gold in January, compared with 45 tonnes a year earlier, the source said on condition of anonymity, as he is not authorised to speak to the media.
In value terms, January imports dropped to $697 million from $2.38 billion a year earlier, he said on Thursday.
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