India's silver imports exploded during H1 2013,1

``The total silver imports by India during 2012 were 1,900 tonnes. Meanwhile, the silver imports during the period from January to May this year have already reached 2,400 tonnes. There has been a significant rise in silver imports particularly during April to June. The total silver imports during the period from January to March were 760 tonnes. In the month of April alone imports surged to 720 tonnes. It further swelled to 920 tonnes in May.''