Modi Urges Indians to Halt Gold Buys, Amid Forex, Trade Deficit Woes

Published: May 12, 2026 11:14

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[SMM Precious Metals Market News] Indian Prime Minister Modi made a rare appeal to citizens to stop buying gold for at least one year. This move directly impacted domestic jewelry stocks, reflecting the deep-seated challenges facing India's foreign exchange reserves and trade deficit amid the Middle East war. On Sunday (May 10), Modi delivered a speech urging the public to avoid purchasing gold jewelry on any occasion, while also calling for reduced fuel consumption and fewer unnecessary trips outside China. He noted that India spent a significant amount of foreign exchange on gold imports and that citizens should eliminate non-essential consumption.

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