Economic Times29.04.2026BusinessIndia
India's Gold Investment Demand Surpasses Jewellery Consumption for First Time
Investment demand reached 82 tons in March quarter, overtaking jewellery at 66 tons as investors seek refuge amid weak equity returns
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- India's gold investment demand hit 82 metric tons in the March quarter, surpassing jewellery consumption of 66 tons for the first time on record.
- Investment demand jumped 52% year-on-year and accounted for 54.3% of total consumption, driven by weak equity markets and nearly doubled domestic gold prices.
- Gold ETF inflows surged 186% to a record 20 tons, while jewellery demand fell 19.5%.
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India's gold investment demand hit 82 metric tons in the March quarter, surpassing jewellery consumption of 66 tons for the first time on record. Investment demand jumped 52% year-on-year and accounted for 54.3% of total consumption, driven by weak equity markets and nearly doubled domestic gold prices. Gold ETF inflows surged 186% to a record 20 tons, while jewellery demand fell 19.5%.
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