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Mumbai, <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s gold demand witnessed on-year decline of 3 per cent at 747.5 tonnes in 2023, and going ahead the spurt in demand could be anywhere between 800-900 tonnes, if prices hold out and are not significantly volatile, the <keyword id="20195223" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-gold-council" source="keywords">World Gold Council</keyword> said in a report. The country's total gold demand stood at 774.1 tonnes in 2022, according to the World Gold Council (<keyword id="20256712" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wgc" source="keywords">WGC</keyword>) Gold Demand Trends report 2023. "India's gold demand in 2023 declined by 3 per cent to 747.5 tonnes, strongly influenced by rising gold prices. Although consumer interest remained high, it lagged trade sentiment. October's price correction during <keyword id="20023931" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="navratri" source="keywords">Navratri</keyword> stimulated a robust consumer response, boosting Diwali sales in November. "However, demand declined in December as gold prices resumed an upward trend, resulting in a 9 per cent drop in fourth quarter jewellery demand compared to the same period of 2022," <keyword id="20399154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wgc-regional" source="keywords">WGC Regional</keyword> CEO, India, Somasundaram PR told PTI. Price of gold was volatile throughout 2023, with the yellow metal reaching a new high of Rs 61,845 per 10 gm on May 4 in the domestic market and USD 2,083 an ounce in global markets, and this trend continued with the precious metal reaching another high of Rs 61,914 per 10 grams in November 16. Looking forward to 2024, India's gold demand should benefit from ongoing positive economic conditions and if the prices hold out are not significantly volatile there is likely to be a big spurt in demand which could be anywhere between 800-900 tonnes, he said. "The subdued demand range of 700-800 tonnes since 2019 attributable to continuous rise in prices, increase in duties, stock market outperformance, near-term elections spending impact and acceptance of elevated price levels, suggest the potential for a spurt in demand in the near future. However, any short-term impediments to higher demand could arise from another round of sharp price hikes and volatility triggered by global factors," he added. The total jewellery demand in India dropped by 6 per cent to 562.3 tonnes in 2023, compared to 600.6 tonnes in the previous year, the report stated. Meanwhile, the total gold investment demand in the country grew by 7 per cent to 185.2 tonnes, compared to 173.6 tonnes in the previous year, the WGC report said. "Bar and coin investment in India rebounded, growing by 7 per cent to 185 tonnes year-on-year. The fourth quarter demand touched 67 tonnes, 64 per cent above the five-year quarterly average. "The correction in gold prices led to some robust investment responses in third and fourth quarters, supported by increased interest from physically backed gold ETF investors, setting total holdings in Indian-listed products to a record 42 tonnes by year-end," Somasundaram said. He said that recycling was 20 per cent higher due to low and supportive higher prices but at 117 tonnes, could be considered the normative expected level. Total gold imported to India in 2023 was 780.7 tonnes, up by 20 per cent compared to 650.7 tonnes in 2022, according to the report. "Net gold imports surged by 20 per cent to 780.7 tonnes in 2023, primarily due to substantial inventory building by the trade. "In 2024, gold imports are likely to be higher than the demand. The various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) India has inked with many countries are expected to boost gold imports further this year," noted Somasundaram.

India's gold demand dips 3% in 2023 on high prices: World Gold Council

The demand for <keyword id="18712" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gold" source="Orion">gold</keyword> went up by 14 per cent to 191.7 ton in India during the third quarter of this calendar year, said the <keyword id="113718" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-gold-council" source="Orion">World Gold Council</keyword> (WGC) on Tuesday. According to the WGC, the gold demand in India was at 191.7 ton (value ₹85,010 crore) during Q3 2022 as against 168 ton (₹71,630 crore) of the corresponding period in 2021. The jewellery demand for the period under review was at 146.2 ton up from 125.1 ton the previous year. On the other hand, the total investment demand for Q3 2022 at 45.4 ton in comparison to 42.9 ton in Q3 2021. The recycled gold showed a downward trend in Q3 2022 with 16 ton as compared to 20.7 ton in Q3 2021. For the nine months of 2022 the gold demand stood at 497.8 ton (jewellery 380.7 ton, investment 117.1 ton) as compared to 453.5 ton (jewellery 345.9 ton investment 107.6 ton "India's total gold demand in Q3 2022 at 191.7 tonnes is a 14 per cent increase over last year. This reflects better-than expected performance and strong consumer interest, helping year-to-date demand return to pre-Covid levels," said Somasundaram P.R., Regional CEO, India, WGC. Credit expansion added impetus to this demand, with bank loan growth touching a nine-year high by quarter-end. He said the recovery in gold jewellery demand was primarily driven by urban India, more specifically Southern parts, underpinned by robust economic activities with a 17 per cent y-o-y increase in tonnage terms. Rural demand however, was impacted by seasonal effect (monsoons) and inflation. On the other hand, Indian bar and coin demand also saw a six per cent y-o-y improvement to 45.4 ton, he added. "Looking ahead, Indian retail investment is likely to continue to benefit from safe-haven demand amid rising interest rates and a weakening rupee. There's optimism in the overall outlook for the rest of the year with weddings and Diwali demand in Q4, but it is unlikely to match last year's record-breaking Q4. Our gold demand estimate for the full year is around 750-800 ton similar to last year," Somasundaram said. At the global level, WGC said the demand for the yellow metal (excluding OTC) in the third quarter of 2022 hit 1,181 ton, up 28 per cent year-on-year. Strong demand pushed the year-to-date total to its pre-Covid levels. Gold demand was bolstered by the consumers and central banks, although there was a notable contraction in investment demand. According to WGC, investment was down 47 per cent year-on-year, as exchange traded fund (ETF) investors responded to a challenging combination of markedly higher interest rates and a strong US dollar with significant outflows of 227 ton. These movements, alongside weakness in OTC demand and negative sentiment in futures markets, hampered gold's price performance -- contributing to an eight per cent quarter-on-quarter drop in the price during Q3 2022. Just as consumer gold demand firmed, central bank buying picked up significantly with estimated record purchases of nearly 400 t in the third quarter, said WGC. "Looking ahead, we anticipate central bank buying and retail investment to remain strong and that could help offset potential declines in OTC and ETF investment that may prevail if the dollar strength persists. We also expect to see jewellery demand continue to perform strongly in some regions such as India and Southeast Asia, while the technology sector will likely witness further decline in the face of economic deceleration," Louise Street, Senior Markets Analyst said. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/rbi-to-launch-the-nations-first-digital-rupee-pilot-project-for-the-wholesale-segment-today/articleshow/95221874.cms">RBI to launch the nation's first digital rupee pilot project for the wholesale segment today</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/icertis-raises-150-million-to-boost-contract-lifecycle-management-business/articleshow/95209273.cms">Icertis raises $150 million to boost contract lifecycle management business</a>

Gold demand went up by 14% in Q3: World Gold Council

Global <keyword id="18712" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gold" source="Orion">gold</keyword> demand declined by 13 per cent year-on-year to 1,080.8 tonnes during the January-March quarter of this year, mainly due to outflows from European-listed <keyword id="982068" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="exchange-traded-fund" source="Orion">exchange-traded fund</keyword> (<keyword id="6357062" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="etf" source="Orion">ETF</keyword>) products, according to the World Gold Council (<keyword id="142987" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wgc" source="Orion">WGC</keyword>). The total gold demand stood at 1,238.5 tonnes during the first quarter of 2022, WGC's Gold Demand Trends Q1 2023 stated. Holdings of global gold ETFs fell during Q1, with 29 tonnes of outflows in January and February equivalent to a USD 1.5 billion in outflow, the report said, adding that the majority of outflows came from the European-listed products. However, North American-listed ETFs, as well as those listed in other regions, witnessed a recovery in inflows during the first quarter of 2023, it added. "The mixed picture for quarter one highlights how gold's diverse sources of demand underpin its role and performance as a global asset," WGC Senior Markets Analyst Louise Street said. "Growth in some regions offset weakness in others as different economic forces and demand drivers played out in the global gold market. One commonality was that different types of investors looked to gold as a store of value in uncertain times," Street added. She, however, noted that against the backdrop of turmoil in the banking sector, ongoing geopolitical tensions and a challenging economic environment, gold's role as a safe haven asset has come to the fore. Moreover, it is likely that investment demand will grow this year, especially with waning headwinds from the strong US dollar and interest rate hikes, she said. She further noted that positive demand for gold ETFs has continued in the second quarter so far, and the looming threat of developed market recession may be the trigger for inflows to accelerate later in the year. "Central bank buying is likely to remain strong and will be a cornerstone of demand throughout 2023, even if at lower levels than the record highs seen last year," she added. Central banks have helped boost demand adding 228 tonnes to global reserves, a quarter-one record high in this data series, compared to 83 tonnes in the same period last year, said the report. "<keyword id="17331412" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="central-banks-of-singapore" source="Orion">Central banks of Singapore</keyword>, China and Turkey were the top buyers, while the Reserve Bank of India also added 7 tonnes to its reserves during the January-March quarter," WGC Regional CEO, India, Somasundaram PR told PTI. On the supply side, there was a slight increase in the first quarter to 1,174 tonnes, with marginal 2 per cent growth in mine production and a 5 per cent uptick in recycling driven by the higher gold price. The report further noted that bar and coin investment strengthened 5 per cent year-on-year to 302.4 tonnes compared to 287.7 tonnes in the same period of 2022, although there were notable shifts in key markets. The US bar and coin demand hit 32 tonnes in the first quarter, the highest quarterly level since 2010, and was driven primarily by recession fears and a flight to safety amid the banking turmoil, it said. This increase helped offset weakness in Europe and particularly Germany where there was a 73 per cent drop in demand, they stated. Meanwhile, jewellery performance was relatively flat in the first quarter at 477.9 tonnes compared to 475.3 tonnes in the corresponding period of 2022, the WGC report said. The report stated that Chinese demand regained ground, reaching 198 tonnes in its first quarter of unfettered consumer activity since lockdown restrictions were lifted. "Demand in China went up by 16 per cent due to the lifting of restrictions from the lockdown imposed to control the spread of Covid-19 and Chinese New Year," Somasundaram said. Meanwhile, demand in India declined as consumption fell by 17 per cent year-on-year to 78 tonnes during January-March 2023, mainly on account of a sharp increase in domestic gold prices to over Rs 60,000 per 10 grams and continued volatility in price. 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Gold demand dips 13% globally in Jan-Mar quarter says World Gold Council

<keyword id="19895579" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="gold" source="keywords">Gold</keyword> consistently reduces portfolio <keyword id="19908008" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="volatility" source="keywords">volatility</keyword> while improving returns, even with increased <keyword id="20108512" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="allocation" source="keywords">allocation</keyword>. By simulating portfolio performance with varying allocations of gold (2.5% to 10%), it's evident that the yellow metal bolsters return without adding significant risk, according to the <keyword id="20195223" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Gold-Council" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="World Gold Council" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="World Gold Council">World Gold Council</keyword>. On the other hand, <keyword id="19899404" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bitcoin" source="keywords">Bitcoin</keyword> shows diminishing returns as its allocation increases. A 2.5% allocation of bitcoin can enhance risk-adjusted returns, but beyond that, the portfolio's volatility rises, leading to larger drawdowns and lower overall performance. The data underscores that while bitcoin may offer short-term upside, it introduces risk that erodes its effectiveness as a stable <keyword id="22820244" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="store-of-value" source="keywords">store of value</keyword>. Global equities experienced a sharp downturn, with the <keyword id="19919944" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="SP-500" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="S&amp;P 500" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="S&amp;P 500">S&amp;P 500</keyword> and <keyword id="19951906" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NASDAQ" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="NASDAQ" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</keyword> dropping over 4% and 6%, respectively, at the peak of the selloff. Amid this volatility, the debate over whether bitcoin can be considered "digital gold" resurfaced, as investors re-examined its place as an inflation hedge and a store of value. While bitcoin enthusiasts often label the cryptocurrency as "digital gold," a closer examination of the data, particularly during turbulent market periods, challenges this claim. Gold, a time-tested asset known for its stability, has long been a <keyword id="20466459" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="safe-haven" source="keywords">safe haven</keyword> during <keyword id="22820245" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="market-downturns" source="keywords">market downturns</keyword>. Bitcoin, on the other hand, displays characteristics more akin to high-risk technology stocks, making it an unsuitable substitute for gold in times of market stress. The primary distinction between gold and bitcoin lies in volatility. On a five-year rolling basis, gold has proven to be far less volatile than bitcoin, a trend that underscores its role as a safe haven asset. Gold's stable value is supported by central bank holdings, long-term investment demand, and its status as a global store of wealth. Bitcoin, conversely, is at the extreme end of the volatility spectrum, with its price fluctuations resembling those of tech stocks--closely tied to blockchain adoption and innovation trends. The most recent market correction in early August 2024 further emphasized these differences. While bitcoin experienced sharp losses, gold remained relatively stable, reinforcing its value as a risk mitigator during crises. The comparison of year-to-date returns reveals the stark contrast: bitcoin's wild swings have made it less reliable for investors seeking protection in a turbulent market. Bitcoin and gold also show stark differences in their correlation with broader markets. Gold has historically exhibited a negative correlation during down markets, and a positive correlation during up markets, making it an ideal asset for a diversified portfolio. Bitcoin, on the other hand, behaves more like risk assets, amplifying market stress rather than mitigating it. This was especially evident during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when gold outperformed while bitcoin faltered, aligning with other high-risk equities. Gold's global acceptance as a store of value--unrestricted by geographic or regulatory boundaries--provides further stability. Bitcoin, while growing in prominence, has not demonstrated the same universal acceptance or reliability, particularly during significant market downturns. The critical takeaway from the events of early August 2024 is that bitcoin has yet to demonstrate the same safe haven characteristics as gold. In times of significant market drawdowns, bitcoin has tracked risk assets like tech stocks, offering no meaningful protection for investors seeking stability. This reinforces the notion that bitcoin's most common use case is as an indicator of blockchain adoption rather than a dependable hedge against inflation or market turmoil.

Gold boosts returns and lowers risk, while Bitcoin heightens volatility, says World Gold Council

Domestic <keyword id="19910265" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="gold-prices" source="keywords">gold prices</keyword> have risen by 10% on a year-to-date basis on the back of the strength in global gold prices, which have surged by 18% year-to-date, driven by robust <keyword id="19894998" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="central-bank" source="keywords">central bank</keyword> purchases, heightened geopolitical risks, and growing expectations of a monetary policy pivot from the <keyword id="19901377" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="us-federal-reserve" source="keywords">US Federal Reserve</keyword>, according to the <keyword id="20195223" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Gold-Council" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="World Gold Council" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="World Gold Council">World Gold Council</keyword>. The reduction in <keyword id="20069572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="import-duty" source="keywords">import duty</keyword> has ignited a resurgence in gold demand across <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>. Reports from the recently concluded India International Jewellery Show indicate a substantial increase in order bookings from retailers, particularly in preparation for the upcoming festive and wedding season. Manufacturers have noted that in some cases, orders have reached levels not seen in several years, underscoring the strong buying interest among <keyword id="21595593" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jewellery-retailers" source="keywords">jewellery retailers</keyword> and consumers alike. The trend of bar and coin buying has also remained robust, with both consumers and jewellers capitalizing on the more attractive prices to stock up for future manufacturing needs. Historical analysis suggests that Indian consumer demand, encompassing jewellery and bar and coin demand, could see an additional 50 tonnes or more in the second half of 2024. This potential increase is fueled by a combination of an initial boost in consumer appetite due to the more attractive prices and a longer-term alignment of local prices with international rates. In a notable shift, domestic gold prices, which had been trading at a discount to international prices for five consecutive months, have now started trading at a premium following the <keyword id="19908389" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Union-Budget" source="keywords">Union Budget</keyword> announcement. The discount had widened significantly in July, reaching a peak of around $80 per ounce in the third week of the month, driven by subdued demand and an increased supply of gold through various preferential trade agreements and unofficial channels. However, wholesalers who had inventory purchased under the old customs duty regime began selling gold at a premium to the landed cost to mitigate their losses, further supported by increased consumer demand. While the premiums have moderated recently, from $28 per ounce to around USD 5 per ounce, this shift highlights the changing market sentiment and the impact of rising international gold prices and potential inventory valuation adjustments. The changes introduced in the Union Budget, including a reduction in the long-term investment holding period and a lower tax rate, have made gold ETFs a more attractive investment option. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reveals that net inflows into gold ETFs in July amounted to Rs 13.4 billion (approximately USD 160 million), marking the highest monthly inflows since February 2020 and an 84% increase compared to June 2024. Despite these inflows, the total assets under management (AUM) for Indian gold ETFs grew marginally by 0.3% from the previous month, reaching Rs 345 billion ($4.1 billion). This modest increase can be attributed to the 8 % fall in domestic gold prices following the import duty reduction. Year-to-date, net inflows into Indian gold ETFs have totalled Rs 45 billion ($543 million), with total AUMs rising by 48 % from a year ago. The <keyword id="19899810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reserve-Bank-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reserve Bank of India" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Reserve Bank of India">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (RBI) has continued its gold purchasing trend, although at a slower pace following a significant increase in June, when purchases reached 9.3 tonnes--the highest monthly total in nearly two years. Year-to-date, the RBI's gold acquisitions have totaled 44.3 tonnes, surpassing the total purchases of the past two years combined. The RBI's gold reserves have now reached a record 849 tonnes, representing 8.8% of total foreign reserves, compared to 7.5 % a year ago. In July, gold imports remained steady at $3.1 billion, maintaining the stable trend observed over the previous three months. Between April and July, imports averaged $3.2 billion, with volumes ranging between 43 and 47 tonnes during this period. The gold import bill for July 2024 was 11 % lower than the previous year, with an estimated 26% decrease in volume terms, around 47 tonnes. Despite a surge in international gold prices, domestic gold prices in India have experienced a notable decline, primarily due to the 9 % reduction in import duty announced in the Union Budget 2024-25. This policy change has led to a 6% decrease in the landed cost of gold, marking a shift in the domestic gold market dynamics.

Domestic gold prices surge 10% amid global price rally, central bank buying: World Gold Council

<keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s <keyword id="19978688" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gold-demand" source="keywords">gold demand</keyword> rose 8 per cent annually to 136.6 tonne in the March quarter helped by a strong <keyword id="21477327" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="economic-environment" source="keywords">economic environment</keyword> despite prices touching historic highs, according to the <keyword id="20195223" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Gold-Council" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="World Gold Council" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="World Gold Council">World Gold Council</keyword>. The aggressive gold buying by the Reserve Bank of India (<keyword id="19899808" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="RBI" source="keywords">RBI</keyword>) also contributed to the rise in demand. India's gold demand in value terms rose 20 per cent on an annual basis to Rs 75,470 crore during the January-March period of this year on volume growth as well as a rise in quarterly average prices by 11 per cent. On Tuesday, the World Gold Council (WGC) released its global report 'Gold Demand Trends Q1 2024', showing that India's total gold demand, including both jewellery and investment, increased to 136.6 tonne in January-March this year from 126.3 tonne in the year-ago period. Out of the total gold demand, the jewellery demand in India increased 4 per cent to 95.5 tonne from 91.9 tonne. The total investment demand (in the form of bar, coin among others) grew 19 per cent to 41.1 tonne from 34.4 tonne. Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, WGC, said the rise in gold demand reaffirms Indians' enduring relationship with gold. "India's continued strong macroeconomic environment was supportive for gold jewellery consumption even though prices reached a historic high in March leading to a slowdown in sales as the quarter ended," he added. Jain expects the gold demand in India to be in the range of 700-800 tonne during this year. If the price rally continues, he said the demand could be at the lower end of this range. In 2023, the country's gold demand was 747.5 tonne. Asked about the factors driving demand growth in January-March, Jain told PTI, " Historically, eastern markets of the world including India and China respond when the prices are going down and there is a fluctuation, whereas western markets respond when the prices are going up." "For the first time we have seen a complete reversal where Indian and Chinese markets have responded to an increase in prices of gold," he said. Jain said the demand for jewellery as well as investment products like bar, coin and ETF has gone up. "The second reason for the increase in demand has been the buying by the central bank RBI," he said. While the RBI bought 16 tonne of gold in the full 2023, it has already purchased 19 tonne in the first quarter of this calendar year, Jain highlighted. He mentioned that the RBI has indicated that it would continue buying. Asked about the outlook for the April-June quarter, Jain said the demand might slow down due to a sharp rally in gold prices and the ongoing election process. As per the WGC data, India's gold demand in value terms rose 20 per cent to Rs 75,470 crore from Rs 63,090 crore. Out of this, the jewellery demand grew 15 per cent to Rs 52,750 crore from Rs 45,890 crore, while gold investment demand went up 32 per cent to Rs 22,720 crore from Rs 17,200 crore. The WGC also mentioned that the total gold recycled in India stood at 38.3 tonne in January-March, up 10 per cent from 34.8 tonne in Q1 2023. "Total gold imports in India in Q1 2024 was 179.4 tonne, up by 25 per cent compared to 143.4 tonne in Q1 2023," the Council said. The average quarterly price in Q1 2024 was Rs 55,247.20 per 10 gm of gold as against Rs 49,943.80 per 10 gm in Q1 2023 (without import duty and GST) "Q1'24 also saw healthy levels of gold bar and coin demand in India, up 19 per cent year-on-year at 41 tonne. This was on a par with Q1'22, which was itself the strongest first quarter since 2014," Jain said. The price correction in February sparked investors' interest, with anticipation of a rebound driving purchases, he added. "As the price rallied to successive record highs, investors remained bullish, contributing to the robust demand," Jain said. Investments into gold ETF too saw positive inflows of over 2 tonne. "Although Indian recycling volumes increased 10 per cent to 38.3 tonne in Q1'24, there were very few reports of distress selling. With a strong economy and expectations of a normal-to-good monsoon, there seems little desire to cash in on high gold prices at the moment," Jain said. The current high gold prices might temporarily put a strain on demand, he said. However, Jain said, "strong cultural and seasonal factors such as festivals, weddings helped by an expectation for a better monsoon and solid economic growth would support demand." 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India's gold demand up 8% in Jan-Mar to 136.6 tonne despite high rate

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="13489252" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="london-bullion-market-association" source="Orion">London Bullion Market Association</keyword> and the <keyword id="13489253" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="world-gold-council" source="Orion">World Gold Council</keyword> launched a pilot program to digitally track <keyword id="11896079" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="gold" source="Orion">gold</keyword> moving through the global supply chain. </li><li>The Gold Bar Integrity Programme will test a blockchain-based ledger aimed at monitoring gold bars from mine to vault. </li></ul>Two major <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/gold-price?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest">gold</a> groups on Monday launched a pilot program to digitally monitor gold moving through the global supply chain as a way to ensure authenticity and bolster transparency within the market for the precious metal. The London <keyword id="6384667" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bullion" source="Orion">Bullion</keyword> Market Association and the World Gold Council said the Gold Bar Integrity Programme will use a blockchain-backed ledger to register and track the full history of gold bars from mine to vault — gold that ultimately goes to so-called end consumers such as jewelry manufacturers. The groups want to guard the market against counterfeit gold or gold that's been illegally mined. "Consumers and investors want to know their gold has been responsibly and sustainably produced and tracing the origin of gold bars will help enforce the highest standards across the entire supply chain," World Gold Council CEO David Tait <a href="https://www.gold.org/news-and-events/press-releases/gold-bar-integrity-programme">said in a statement</a>. The LBMA and the WGC said the plan over time is to encourage all major participants in the industry to adopt blockchain technology so that all gold bars are digitally registered and tracked. Two distributed ledger companies, aXedras and Peer Ledger, will demonstrate their technology under the initial phase of the program.

The gold industry is testing blockchain technology to track the global market's supply chain of bars

India has always held competition with China to be the world's top consumer of bullion. In order to get advanced in the race, India is now working on new policies that would improve transparency and help expand the $19 billion gold jewelry industry that it has. The finance and commerce ministries are presently working on these plans, along with industry groups, which should be finalized by the end of this financial year. These plans include launching a spot bullion exchange and reduction in the present import tax of 10%, while a dedicated bank for the jewelry industry is also under consideration. Presently, India's gold jewelry industry is muddled and mismanaged, which is why it’s unable to maintain confidence among consumers. However, buying and gifting gold is deep rooted in India’s culture, which is why a little push in the industry would enhance people’s trust in quality standards. Consumption of <keyword id="606914" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="gold-in-india">gold in India</keyword> is projected to rise to between 850 and 950 tons by 2020, from the present estimate of 650 to 750 tons. "The gold supply chain should become more transparent and efficient, and the tax reform could boost economic growth, which we see as supporting gold demand," <keyword id="113718" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="World-Gold-Council">World Gold Council</keyword> told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-15/india-said-to-plan-gold-policy-overhaul-for-19-billion-sector">Bloomberg</a>. Other than the plans mentioned above, the government is also willing to convince people to recycle their jewelry so that imports can be reduced.

Government working on new plans for gold policy revamp

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Global <keyword id="47316" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Gold-demand">gold demand</keyword> fell by 23% in the first quarter from a year ago, the <keyword id="113718" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="World-Gold-Council">World Gold Council</keyword> said Thursday. </li><li><keyword id="18712" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Gold">Gold</keyword> ETFs suffered a quarterly outflow of $9.5 billion as rising interest rates and dollar strength hurt investment demand. </li><li>The council said there was increased demand for physical gold including <keyword id="31199" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Jewelry">jewelry</keyword>. </li></ul>Gold-backed exchange-traded funds in the first quarter of 2021 logged the largest outflows in more than four years, sapped by rising interest rates, but jewelry sales helped offset pressure on global <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/gold-price">gold </a>demand, according to the World Gold Council.Outflows from gold ETFs totaled 177.9 tonnes, or $9.5 billion, driven by Western <keyword id="31671" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="markets">markets</keyword> as US interest rates spiked and the US dollar rose, the organization said Thursday. The performance sharply lagged inflows of 299.1 tonnes during the same quarter last year. The outflows contributed to a 23% fall in global gold demand from a year earlier, to 815.7 tonnes."Outflows quickly mounted through the quarter as inflationary expectations -- and, by extension, expectations of higher interest rates -- were unleashed," said the council in a statement. "Outflows of this magnitude were last witnessed in Q4 2016, a time when there was a similar re-appraisal of the expected course of US growth and interest rates."The acceleration of the US economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted economists to raise their growth and inflation forecasts and investors during this year have sold off Treasury bonds as they anticipate a pickup in consumer price inflation beyond the Federal Reserve's target of 2%.The bond selloff lifted long-dated <keyword id="75975" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="yields">yields</keyword>, notably the <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/rates/u-s--rates-10-years">10-year yield</a> to 14-month highs above 1.7%, signaling higher borrowing costs.While the threat of inflation can boost the gold's appeal as a hedge, rising interest rates hurt its appeal because the metal offers no yield.Long-dated yields have backed off from this year's highs but yields rose Thursday after the Commerce Department said the US economy expanded by 6.4% in the first quarter. While global gold demand fell on a year-over-year basis it was on par with the last three months of 2020, the WGC said.The fall in ETF demand was mitigated by demand for physical bars, coins and jewelry. Retail gold purchases climbed about 36% to 339.5 tonnes, swayed by "price-driven 'bargain-hunting' and widespread concern over growing inflationary pressures," the WGC said. The value of gold jewelry purchased by consumers surged, marking a 52% annual increase following an "extremely weak" first quarter of 2020.<keyword id="46002" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Gold-prices">Gold prices</keyword> fell by 10% during the first quarter of this year, which helped stoke consumer demand.Overall, the metal "retains its relevance in well-balanced portfolios, especially with a risk of inflation looming. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, we see reasons to be optimistic about the gold market as its main drivers remain well supported," Louise Street, senior markets analyst at the World Gold Council, said in a statement.Among gold ETFs on Thursday, <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/etfs/spdr-gold-shares-us78463v1070">SPDR Gold Shares</a> and <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/etfs/ishares-gold-trust-us4642851053">iShares Gold Trust</a> were each down by 0.8% and the <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/etfs/vaneck-vectors-gold-miners-etf-us92189f1066">VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF</a> declined 1.8% as gold prices pulled back to $1,768 per ounce.

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