Indian households, with an estimated holding of over 34,000 tonnes of gold, are probably the best fund managers in the world. Over the past 30 years, gold and Sensex have mirrored returns. For most of the people in India, physical assets like real estate and gold are preferred asset classes. There is still a sense of comfort in holding assets that offer tangible benefits. As a result, Indian households holding gold in jewellery or other forms are wealthier than ever before.

Source: Indian Express January 04, 2026 17:27 UTC