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Dr Ashwani Mahajan Oil Is Not the Problem the Bigger Problem Is Gold

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India-specific moral suasion to curb gold imports and reduce forex outflow. Directly affects gold demand in India (largest consumer), with potential short-term price impact on global gold. Weak commercial mechanism: no binding regulation, only voluntary appeal. Channel: demand_spike (negative for gold demand). Impact is country-specific (India) with global gold price implications.

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  • PM Modi urged Indians to refrain from purchasing gold for a year.
  • India's forex reserves dropped by nearly $38 billion since February.
  • Rupee hit a record low of 95.63 against the dollar.
  • Gold imports projected to reach $72 billion in 2025-2026.
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_GOLDDownmagnitude 1/3 · confidence 2/5

Gold prices may dip 1-2% in the next 48 hours due to India's appeal to reduce purchases.

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