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
When gold prices in India breached the Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams mark earlier this year, it triggered a rush of buying, in what is widely referred to in the digital age as FOMO (fear of missing out).
Gold, internationally, continued its stellar run in August 2025, closing the month at USD 3,429 per ounce, marking a 3.9 per cent monthly gain, and taking its year-to-date rise to 31.4 per cent, according to the World Gold Council's latest commentary.
A strong rally into the month-end saw gold reach USD 3,429/oz, up by 4 per cent, and as of the end of August, gold was up 31 per cent for the year. As per the Gold Market Commentary report by the World Gold Council, Gold gained in all major currencies, despite a much weaker US dollar, and th
Globally, gold prices edged up marginally 0.3 per cent in July at USD 3,299, when a stronger US dollar contributed to positive returns in all major currencies, according to World Gold Council.
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 is likely to remain 'range-bound' in the second half of this year, 0-5 per cent higher than current levels, considering the current market consensus, revealed a report by the World Gold Council (WGC).
Gold continues to be used as a safe-haven asset to help mitigate risks as ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on reserve managers.
In the backdrop of recent US trade policy and uncertainty in the financial markets, safe-haven gold has exhibited characteristics of a High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs), according to a research from the World Gold Council (WGC).
Sachin Jain, Regional CEO India at World Gold Council (WGC), said the fundamentals of gold as an asset class are "very strong" and will continue to be "very strong" throughout the year. The latest correction was on expected lines post the imposition of Trump's reciprocal tariffs.