World Gold Council
Rising Gold Prices Drive Indians to Prefer Coins and Bars Over Jewellery During Dhanteras Festival 2023
Oct 19, 2025 02:13 am CST
Indian buyers shifted preferences to gold coins and bars instead of traditional jewellery during Dhanteras 2023 due to record-high prices, with overall sales volume down 10-15% but higher total value. The industry offered discounts on making charges to maintain interest during the festive season, while silver products also saw strong demand.
Indian Homemakers: The World's Smartest Gold Investors According to World Gold Council CEO
Oct 17, 2025 05:56 pm CST
World Gold Council Regional CEO Sachin Jain praises Indian homemakers as the world's smartest investors, highlighting how their gold accumulation has built national wealth. At the NDTV World Summit, he discussed gold's unprecedented price surge of 56% in 2025, its role as a timeless hedge against geopolitical uncertainty, and its cultural significance in India's social fabric.
