Gold trends: India holds 15 per cent stake in the Global Gold Market. This report was released by DSP Mutual Fund in July 2025. According to the report, at present, the world’s gold market is about 23 trillion dollars around Rs 1,915 lakh crore. At the same time, the total value of the world’s Forex Reserve, ie foreign exchange reserves, is about $ 12.5 trillion.
What is the reason for increasing demand for gold?
According to the report, 65% of the gold has been extracted till date as jewelery. If the central banks of the world convert only 5% of their total Globar currency reserve to gold, then its price may increase and continuously. But the report also says that gold is not available in such a big quantity in the market, so that such demand can be fulfilled. That is, the demand will increase but the supply will remain limited. This can lead to further prices.
The eye is being removed from the dollar
Central banks around the world are now considering gold as a more reliable option than dollars. This is the reason why in 2024 central banks bought $ 84 billion gold, while in 16 years from 2000 to 2016, only 85 billion dollars were purchased. According to the report, due to instability in America’s Treasury Bonds, gold is now being considered a more secure investment. This is the reason why the demand for gold remains strong.
How much is India’s gold reserve?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) currently has 880 metric tons i.e. 8,80,000 kg of gold. It suggests that India is not only a big customer of gold, but its government storage policy also rely on gold. Gold prices in 2024 have touched their highest level so far according to inflation. That is, Gold has again told that gold is a safe option for investment for emergency.