World Gold Council

Gold spot of bother: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds

Increased competition, lower spreads, moderate growth are among hurdles to overcome

Last year, central banks bought most gold since 1967: WGC

Buying dipped during the coronavirus pandemic but accelerated in the second half of 2022, with central banks purchasing 862 tonnes between Jul and Dec

India's gold demand hits pre-pandemic levels; Q3 gold demand up 14%: WGC

India's gold demand has reached pre-pandemic levels and has witnessed an annual growth of 14 per cent during the July-September quarter at 191.7 tonnes mainly driven by strong consumer interest, according to a World Gold Council (WGC) report. According to the 'Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022' report by WGC, the total demand stood at 168 tonnes during the July-September quarter of 2021. In value terms, gold demand grew by 19 per cent to Rs 85,010 crores during the third quarter of 2022, compared to Rs 71,630 crores in the corresponding period of 2021. India's total gold demand in the third quarter of 2022 at 191.7 tonnes is a 14 per cent increase over last year, which reflects better-than-expected performance and strong consumer interest, helping year-to-date demand return to pre-COVID levels, Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council told PTI. Meanwhile, total jewellery demand in India during the third quarter increased by 17 per cent at 146.2 tonnes, compared to 125.1 ..

India's festival gold sales to shine less brightly this year, says WGC

Demand for gold jewelry, coins and bars typically peaks in the world's second-biggest consumer over October to December, driven by festivals including Diwali

Gold proves its mettle against Sensex, price rises 2.6% in CY22

Gold's outperformance over equity has been even better in the international market, thanks largely to a big sell-off in equities in advanced economies such as the US and Western Europe

India's gold demand may cross China's: World Gold Council's John Reade

In a Q&A, the council's Global Chief Market-Strategist said the price of gold will face headwinds in the near future

First global gold exchange in India aims to create regional bullion hub

The India International Bullion Exchange is expected to attract dealers, refineries and foreign banks, Chief Executive Officer Ashok Gautam said

Gold jewellery demand in India likely to dip in H2: World Gold Council

At the global level, the demand for gold (excluding OTC) was 8 per cent lower y-o-y at 948 tonnes. Combined with Q1-2022, the total demand in the first half of 2022 came in at 2,189t, up 12 per cent

India's gold demand for 2022 to be over 800 tonne, says World Gold Council

India's demand for gold will be between 800-850 tonne in 2022, said a top official of World Gold Council-India.

Gold rates fall today, price of silver rises by Rs 100 to Rs 54,600 per kg

10 gram of 22-carat gold is trading at Rs 46,450 today after a fall of Rs 130

Sharp fall in purchases pulls global gold demand down by 8% in Q2

A sharp fall in purchases by investors pulled global gold demand down 8% in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2021, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.

Is it a good strategy to invest in gold right now?

With financial markets facing a turbulent time, is it a good strategy to seek refuge in gold? What are the key factors that you must keep in mind before investing in the yellow metal?

India now the fourth largest gold recycling country: World Gold Council

Over the past five years, 11 per cent of India's gold supply came from 'old gold'; driven by movements in the gold price

Jewellers expect sales during Akshaya Tritiya to surpass 2019 level

However, some of them feel that the recent surge in gold prices could become a hindrance

India's gold demand declined sharply in March quarter as prices surged

The India trend is contrary to global demand for gold, which went up by 34 per cent YoY to 1,234 tonnes, the highest since Q42018.

We're working to make gold fungible...a perfect global currency: WGC CEO

In a Q&A, David Tait says the council will launch a self regulatory organisation for the Indian gold industry

Gold consumption highest among Indian middle-income group

Weddings were the primary reason for buying gold, with 43 per cent of the Indian households surveyed buying the yellow metal for this purpose

India's gold mine output 1.6 tonnes in 2020; may rise to 20 tonnes/yr: WGC

India's gold mine production stood at a mere 1.6 tonnes in 2020 but could rise to 20 tonnes per year in the long-term, World Gold Council said on Thursday.

India's gold output could rise multifold if hurdles removed: WGC report

The South Asian country is the world's second-biggest consumer of the metal and fulfils most of its demand through imports.

China's Covid-zero policy, Indian weddings give a polish to gold

Indian jewellery buyers nearly doubled their purchases last year to 611 metric tons, according to the World Gold Council