The import of gold into the country increased by 21.34 per cent during first 10 months of current fiscal year (2015-16) as compared to the same period of previous financial year.

The 582 kilogram of yellow metal worth of US 21.634 million was imported during July April (2015-16) as compared to the import of 443 kg gold worth of 17.829 million during last year s 10 months.