Global demand for gold has crossed 5,000 tonne to reach a new all-time high in 2025, mainly driven by investments, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday. Total gold demand hit a new all-time high of 5,002 tonne in 2025, up from 4,961.9 tonne in the previous year, as the investment…
India’s gold demand declined by 11% in 2025 and is expected to be around 700 tonne this year, weighed down by record-high prices and changing consumer buying patterns, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday. Overall gold demand in India fell 11 per cent to 710.9 tonne in 2025 and is…
On Thursday morning, silver March futures soared to ₹4.20 lakh a kg on MCX before easing to ₹4,13,200. | Photo Credit: istock.com The rally in the precious metals complex continued unabated on Thursday, with silver futures topping ₹4 lakh a kg in India and gold exceeding $5,500 an ounce in the global market. Thursday’s rally…
The precious metals rocket ship keeps accelerating into uncharted territory. Gold exploded past $5,600 to touch $5,626 on Thursday, smashing through ₹1.80 lakh in India, while silver broke the psychological ₹4 lakh barrier, marking a staggering 30 per cent year-to-date gain for gold and an eye-popping 66 per cent surge for silver. But as silver…
India’s gold demand is likely to fall in 2026 following a drop of 11 per cent last year, as a surge in prices dampens jewellery sales and offsets an uptick in investment buying, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. Demand for gold could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons, compared…
Indian gold and silver futures jumped 6 per cent to record highs in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in overseas prices and supported by a slide in the rupee to an almost all-time low, dealers said. Domestic gold futures jumped 6 per cent to a record ₹1,75,869 per 10 grams in early trade, while…
Gold surged to a record above $5,500 an ounce, extending a sharp rally driven by a weaker US dollar, a flight from sovereign bonds and rising geopolitical tensions. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Gold surged to an all-time high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness and a wider flight…
The dollar’s slide to a four-year low lent fresh momentum to the precious metals complex on Wednesday, pushing prices further , even as geopolitical tensions continued to support it. Reactions to the latest rally were mixed with some analysts forecasting further surge in the precious metals, but some cautioned saying they are in the over-bought…
Gold has gained around 22% since the beginning of the year, smashing through $5,000 an ounce for the first time this week. Gold surged to a record high above $5,280 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fuelled by US dollar weakness and a flight from sovereign bonds and currencies. Bullion rose as much as 2…
India’s gold and silver imports surged to record levels last year, sparking concern among policymakers, with the government having few effective tools to curb inflows that have remained resilient despite sky-high prices for the precious metals. The country’s gold imports rose 1.6% from a year earlier to $58.9 billion in 2025, while silver imports jumped…
