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World Gold Council: ETF inflows drive second‑quarter gold demand

India Gold Demand Slump Deepens as Asia Faces Soaring Prices
India Gold Demand Slump Deepens as Asia Faces Soaring Prices

The World Gold Council reported that worldwide gold demand (including over‑the‑counter trading) increased 3 % year‑on‑year to 1,248.8 metric tons in Q2 2025.

Investment demand jumped 78 % as exchange‑traded funds posted their largest semi‑annual inflows since 2020, offsetting a 14 % slump in jewellery consumption.

High prices deterred buyers in China and India, pushing global jewellery demand to its lowest since late‑2020.

Central‑bank purchases fell 21 % in the quarter but remained significant at about 166.5 tons.

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