Gold imports jump multi-fold to USD 7.9 bn in April-June quarter

Gold imports jump multi-fold to USD 7.9 bn in April-June quarter

Gold imports, which have a bearing on the country''s current account deficit, jumped multi-fold to USD 7.9 billion (Rs 58,572.99 crore) during the April-June 2021 quarter due to low base effect in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the Commerce Ministry.