EconomyThursday, 30 July 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India gold demand falls 6% in Apr-Jun 2026 as value rises 50%, says WGC
World Gold Council data showed India’s gold demand fell 6% to 131.4 tonnes in April-June 2026, while value rose 50% to ₹1,98,100 crore.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In the April-June 2026 quarter, World Gold Council data showed India’s gold demand fell 6% year-on-year to 131.4 tonnes, even as the value of demand rose to ₹1,98,100 crore.
Key specifics
- India’s gold demand was 131.4 tonnes in April-June 2026, down from 139.7 tonnes a year earlier.
- Jewellery demand fell 15% to 75.1 tonnes, but its value rose to ₹1,13,210 crore.
- Bar and coin demand increased 9% to 50.3 tonnes, with value rising 73% to ₹75,750 crore.
- Gold ETF demand stood at 4.2 tonnes, up 49% year-on-year, and value rose 136% to ₹6,300 crore.
- WGC said India’s average quarterly gold price was $4,506.3 per ounce and ₹1,50,744.8 per 10 grams.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy-data based MCQ, with tonnes, crore, percentage changes and WGC as the source. TNPSC may ask which quarter saw lower volume but higher value in gold demand.