India Gold and Silver Import Bills Hit Record Highs in 2025 Amid Rising Investment Demand
India's metal imports reached record levels in 2025 as global prices soared. The surge has widened the trade deficit and placed pressure on the national rupee.
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India's gold and silver import bills climbed to record heights in 2025 as the nation dealt with soaring international prices and a significant jump in domestic investment demand. Total gold imports for the year reached $58.9 billion, representing a 1.6 percent increase from the previous year, while silver imports surged by 44 percent to reach $9.2 billion. The Government of India has noted these figures with concern as the scale of the purchases has materially widened the national trade deficit.
