How much gold do Indian households own? Estimates differ by nearly 10,000 tonnes
The World Gold Council says up to 25,000 tonnes. A Morgan Stanley note says 34,600. Nobody counts it directly, which is why the numbers disagree.
Conversations with families about their net worth: how it is split, what they got wrong, and what they track. Names and figures are shared only with permission and can be anonymised.
The World Gold Council says up to 25,000 tonnes. A Morgan Stanley note says 34,600. Nobody counts it directly, which is why the numbers disagree.
Monthly SIP money hit a record in September 2026 while the industry’s assets fell 5.1%. For investors with crores in funds, the plan you hold matters more than the headline.
Deposits’ share of household savings fell from 40.9% to 35.2% in four years while funds and shares grew. For families with crores in fixed deposits, the tax gap is the bigger story.
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