Gold imports to India surged 26.7% to $35.95 billion from April to December, compared to the same period a year earlier, driven by robust demand. In December alone, imports of the precious metal soared by 156.5% to $3 billion. Switzerland remains the largest source of gold imports, accounting for about 41% share, followed by the UAE (about 13%) and South Africa (about 10%). Despite the rise in gold imports, India's trade deficit narrowed to $188.02 billion in the first three-quarters of this fiscal year.
