India Bullion & Jewellers Association expects festive-season gold sales and imports to fall 10–12% as record local prices, higher import duties, and PM Modi's call for restraint curb volume demand. This implies softer physical offtake from one of the world's largest consumers even if rupee-value spending holds up via lighter jewelry and old-gold exchanges. Near-term focus shifts to whether reduced imports ease pressure on India's external balance.
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India’s festive-season gold demand is expected to rise in value but weaken in volume as record prices and higher import duties curb purchases. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1 urged people to buy gold only when necessary. The India Bullion & Jewellers Association expects festive-season gold sales and imports to fall 10%–12%.