India’s unlisted bonds market has grown over the last five years, with issuances reaching ₹1.04 lakh crore between January and July 24, 2024, compared with ₹1.87 lakh crore for the entire year 2023, ₹1 lakh crore in 2022, and ₹64,000 crore in 2021, according to Prime Database.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with