India’s gold imports from the UAE are rising sharply. Understand the role of CEPA, lower tariffs, foreign exchange reserves and India’s gold purchase policy.
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India imported $649.4 million worth of gold from the UAE in June 2026, up 175.2% from $235.9 million in June 2025. In contrast, imports from the rest of the world fell 17.7%, from $1.60 billion to $1.