$5 trillion in gold? At record high prices, India's household gold could now be bigger than GDP
- Posted on December 29, 2025
- By Business News Today
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$5 trillion in gold? At record high prices, India's household gold could now be bigger than GDP
India's household gold reserves have surged past $5 trillion, exceeding the nation's GDP, as record gold prices reflect cultural significance and a safe-haven appeal. While central banks also fuel the rally, this vast, largely idle asset presents a policy challenge in unlocking its value for economic growth.
