Question : IMPORT OF GOLD

:

(a) the quantum of gold imported during each of the last three years alongwith its value in terms of rupee;

(b) whether the gold imports have come to a halt recently; and

(c) if so, the reasons thereof ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI GINGEE n. RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) The quantum of gold imported into India during the last three financial years and its approximate value are furnished below :

PERIOD	QUANTITY(MTs)	VALUE(RS. CRORE)
1999 - 2000 558.91 24542.35 2000 - 2001 583.72 26070.75 2001 – 2002 # 469.70 21481.87
# Figures are provisional.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.