Question : IMPORT OF GOLD



(a) whether import of gold has registered an increase during the last two years; and

(b) if so, the details thereof in quantity and value during the last three years?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Quantity and value of import of gold during the last 3 financial years is given below:

Year	Quantity(Kg.)	Value (Rs. in Crores)
2007-08 698159 67330.42
2008-09 771044 95323.80
2009-10 850985 135877.91

(Source: DGCI&S)