Why China’s Gold Buying Spree Outweighs India’s Pause

China’s bar and coin gold demand hit a record 207 tonnes in Q1 2026 while India paused on a 15% import duty hike. Here’s why the divergence matters — and what it means for your physical gold allocation.
India Gold Import Duty: Does a Hike Actually Kill Demand?

Indian rupee banknotes beside a 1000g fine gold bullion bar on a dark surface — illustrating India’s gold import duty hike and the rupee vs gold tension.
