The future of Indian gold demand will be driven by institutions such as pension and insurance funds, that increasingly embed the asset within their portfolios, according to David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council. Speaking at the News18 India Rising Bharat Summit 2026, Tait stated that whi
Indian gold bar and coin demand, along with local exchange-traded funds (ETFs) should remain strong in 2026 as investors pivot toward pure investment products amid record-high prices. A World Gold Council report indicates that a gradual shift from jewellery to investment demand is expected t
Retail demand, especially via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has surged since mid-2024. The report notes that the same factors driving central-bank accumulation, economic uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening confidence in the US dollar have "significantly boosted interest in inves
The resurgence of gold as a principal reserve asset highlights a major transformation in the global financial system, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
India now needs a comprehensive policy on gold to clearly define whether gold should be treated as a commodity or money, and how customers should perceive it, stated a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
India's gold demand value in the July-September quarter of 2025 stands at Rs 2,03,240 crores, up 23 per cent from the same period last year, even as overall volumes decline, according to the World Gold Council's Q3 2025 Gold Demand Trends report.
Gold remains Goldman Sachs' "highest-conviction long commodity," with analysts citing strong private and institutional demand, rising equity traded fund (ETF) holdings, and central bank purchases as key drivers of the rally that has lifted the metal nearly 47 per cent to around USD 3,865 per
The gold demand in Q2 2025 witnessed a rise of 3 per cent to reach 1,249t, amid a high price environment, as revealed in a recent report by the World Gold Council.
Gold demand in India is expected to remain strong during Akshaya Tritiya this year, despite the surge in prices, as investors are drawn by the high returns seen over the past two years.
Global investment banking giant JP Morgan has reaffirmed its bullish stance on gold, projecting it as the most optimal hedge through 2025 and 2026 amid mounting risks of stagflation, recession, currency debasement, and U.S. policy uncertainties.