Replaces China as imports more than double to 204 tonnes in September quarter, with demand up 39%.
The World Gold Council, which represents the mining industry, puts India's demand between 850 and 950 tonnes in 2014.
Anirban Lahiri is going the full distance in terms of preparation and soaking in the atmosphere as he plays the pre-event traditional Par-3 which opens the official action at the Masters each year.
The concept of gold as an asset capable of getting anytime money is evaporating.
Brazilian soccer legend Pele is doing 'fine' and will be discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital early on Thursday after he was admitted for stomach pains, one of his aides said.