A market-driven monetisation ecosystem for household gold recycling will unlock India's estimated 30,000 tonnes of idle household gold holdings
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A new market-driven monetization ecosystem aims to unlock India's vast reserves of idle household gold, estimated at 30,000 tonnes. This initiative could significantly increase the supply of gold in the market, with recovered gold valued at several crores.
Monetizing household gold can alter supply dynamics, potentially affecting global gold prices and investment flows. This structural change could enhance liquidity and market efficiency, impacting investor strategies and portfolio allocations.
"the recovered gold is estimated to be worth several crores at current market rates"
"Women traders also showed a stronger preference for XRP, Bitcoin, and gold-linked assets."
"India is estimated to hold over 30,000 tonnes of gold in households, much of it lying idle. MCX-approved refiners can procure old jewellery and recycled gold directly from the open market, refine it into India Good Delivery-standard bars and deliver the bullion against MCX gold futures contracts."