Gold Demand Up 94% in H1 2010: WGC

India’s total demand for gold rose by 94 percent to 365-tonnes in H1 2010 as compared to 188.4-tonnes in H1 2009, the World Gold Council [WGC] said in a statement today. The WGC expects demand for gold to remain strong during 2010, with India and China continuing to provide the main thrust of demand growth, particularly for gold jewellery. – ET