India's gold consumption in 2025 is set to moderate from last year's nine-year peak, as a rally in prices to a record high is seen dampening jewellery demand, even as investment demand rises, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday.

India’s gold demand rose 5% to 802.8 tonnes in 2024, with investment demand up 29% and global demand hitting a record high

India’s gold jewellery demand is expected to have gradually recovered from the middle of January after remaining subdued since December, the World Gold Council said. The recovery in demand is likely to be primarily on the back of wedding purchases this month,

Demand for gold could stand between 700 metric tonnes and 800 metric tonnes, compared to last year's 802.8 tonnes

Gold demand in India has risen by 5% in 2024, reaching 802.8 tonnes, driven by factors such as lower import duties and increased purchases during wedding seasons and festivals. The World Gold Council

MUMBAI: Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 percent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption of the yellow metal in 2025 is likely to be between 700-800 tonnes,