India’s $3.5 trillion gold holdings show it’s far from a ‘dead economy’: Gurmeet Chadha

Indias massive gold holdings, totaling nearly $3.5 trillion across households, RBI, and religious institutions, highlight its economic resilience. Gurmeet Chadha countered the “dead economy” tag amid global uncertainties, citing robust Q1 FY26 GDP growth of 7.8% and strong domestic consumption, services, and manufacturing, underscoring Indias sustained financial strength.