India imports 651.24 tonnes of gold in financial year 2020-21, says govt

The import of toys, games, sports equipment from China is showing a declining trend

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Mar 23 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

India imported 651.24 tonnes of gold in financial year 2020-21 as compared to 719.94 tonnes in the year-ago period, the government said on Wednesday.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said the imports stood at 982.71 tonnes in FY 2018-19.

Replying to another question, she informed that the import of toys, games, sports equipment from China is showing a declining trend.

"The imports of these products from China have reduced from USD 451.71 million in 2018-19 to USD 206.11 million in 2021 (from April 2021 to Jan 2022)," she added.

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First Published: Mar 23 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

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