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Monday, September 25, 2006

India and Gold

India seen buying 10% more gold

New Delhi - India may import 10% more gold this year as a fall in world prices just ahead of the marriage and festival seasons has opened up a buying opportunity for its gold-crazy consumers, an industry official said.

Softer gold prices are also expected to boost the world appetite for Indian jewellery, exports of which could rise 15% in 2006, said Bakul Mehta, chairperson of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council.

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