India's gold demand set to rebound in 2021 as economy expands, says World Gold CouncilHigher purchases by the world's second-biggest bullion consumer could support gold prices, which hit a record high last year, although that...
28 Jan, 2021, 10.43 AM IST
India gold demand set to climb as buyers unleash pent-up demandSome of the weddings and festive buying that had been postponed because of the pandemic will come back in 2021, and this pent-up demand wil...
15 Jan, 2021, 08.16 PM IST
Gold demand in India unlikely to recover this year: WGCPrices of the yellow metal have crossed Rs 52,000 per 10 gm mark, up more than 30% since January, but income growth or expectations have no...
30 Jul, 2020, 08.45 PM IST
India's 2020 gold demand may hit 26-year low as prices rally: WGCLocal gold futures have jumped 35% so far this year after rising a quarter in 2019.
30 Jul, 2020, 11.22 AM IST
India's 2019 gold demand forecast at 750-850 T: WGCIndian demand has averaged 838 tonnes over the last 10 years.
31 Jan, 2019, 01.20 PM IST
World Gold Council warns India against curbs on gold importsGovernment is considering ways to cut "non-necessary" imports to stem an outflow of dollars.
19 Sep, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
India gold demand to remain at 650-750 tonnes in 2017The gold demand in the country had stood at 674 tonnes in 2016.
23 May, 2017, 06.53 PM IST
Good monsoon expected to drive demand for gold this year“The monsoon has been good. We are looking at a healthy growth, which will be double digits, with rural India being the key driver,” said S...
30 Sep, 2016, 01.00 AM IST
Drought unlikely to hit gold demand in India: World Gold CouncilAccording to WGC the strike by the jewellers and the ongoing drought in several states may not affect the overall demand for gold in India.
30 Apr, 2016, 05.32 AM IST
Give banks priority sector lending benefit to boost gold monetisation, says WGC"If the scheme is not linked to CRR, then the banks should be incentivised," said Somasundaram PR, managing director, World Gold Council In...
31 Aug, 2015, 08.32 AM IST
Jump in gold imports not unusual, says World Gold Council officialSomasundaram said January and February witnessed lower than usual imports as stakeholders anticipated a cut in import duty of gold in the B...
21 Apr, 2015, 04.16 AM IST
Budget 2015: Gold bond to yield Turkish delight for Indian householdsThe idea behind the scheme is similar to one that was launched by Turkey through which it channelized about 250 tonnes of gold, worth about...
01 Mar, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
India needs to bring gold reforms to raise gold recycling: WGCThis is the right time to bring in gold reforms in the country instead of putting on more curbs to curtail demand, WGC said.
22 Jan, 2015, 08.26 PM IST
Government should frame national gold policy; set up gold bourse: ReportThe government should also look at establishing a Gold Board for managing import-export, develop accredited refineries, drive gold monitisa...
09 Dec, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
200 tonnes of smuggled gold to enter India this year: World Gold CouncilThe demand for gold in the current year has been pegged at 850 -950 tonnes, and the offtake of more than 500 tonnes is expected between Jul...
15 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Curbing gold import may have short-term impact: WGCIt suggested that the govt should treat gold as strategic assets, while advocating monetisation of country's huge gold stock.
04 Jun, 2013, 07.10 PM IST
- Lakshmi Vilas plans to raise Rs 350 crore from 40% stake sale
Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) will dilute a 40% equity to raise funds from a share sale to boost its capital and raise lending.
05 Feb, 2011, 01.10 AM IST