Quantum
and value of gold imported during the last three years is as under:
|
Year
|
Quantity (Tons)
|
Value
(Rs. in crore)
|
|
2011-12
|
1078.35
|
269900.71
|
|
2012-13
|
1013.72
|
292152.83
|
|
2013-14
|
661.71
|
166242.62
|
Source:
DGCIS
Reserve
Bank of India vide circular dated 22.7.2013, prescribed all nominated
banks/agencies to ensure that at least 1/5th i.e. 20% of every lot
of import of gold imported to the country is exclusively made available for the
purpose of exports and the balance for domestic uses. The scheme was modified
from time to time vide circulars dated 14.8.2013, 31.12.2013, 14.2.2014 and
21.5.2014. This scheme has since been withdrawn vide RBI circular dated
28.11.2014.
Export
of Gold Jewellery during the last three years is as under:
(HS CODE:71131910,
71131920, 71131940, 71141910, 71142010)
|
Year
|
Quantity
(Kgs)
|
Value
(Rs. in crore)
|
|
2011-12
|
117694
|
31966.97
|
|
2012-13
|
108827
|
30840.55
|
|
2013-14
|
120448
|
33349.38
|
Source: DGCIS
This information was
given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Commerce
& Industry Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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