| India's gold imports are likely to double in October, driven by demand from consumers who purchase jewellery during the festival season. But investment demand, usually in the form of coins and bars, is likely to be less this year, which in turn may reduce the volume of gold entering the country through illegal routes, say industry executives.
The bullion industry pegs gold imports at 80 tonnes next month. "Last year during October, we had imported around 35-40 tonnes of gold. Gold availability was under pressure due to the 80:20 rule," Prithviraj Kothari, vice-president of the Indian Bullion & Jewellery Association, told ET...............................................Full Article: Source
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