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SBI research calls for policy to embed gold within India’s financial ecosystem
The State Bank of India (SBI) Research has urged the government to frame a comprehensive long-term gold policy to clearly define whether gold should be treated as a commodity or money, and to recognise its dual role as an investment and a cultural asset.
According to a report by Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Advisor at SBI, cited by IANS, India’s strong emotional and financial connection to gold makes it vital to integrate the metal into broader financial reforms. The study noted that while the West views gold as public property, in Asia — particularly India, China, and Japan — it remains a symbol of personal wealth and security.
The report, suggested exploring gold monetisation and gold-backed pension schemes, linking them with long-term economic goals.
Gold prices have surged over 50% in 2025 amid global uncertainty, boosting inflows into gold ETFs, whose assets under management rose 165% year-on-year to Rs.901.36 billion as of September. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is also considering allowing pension funds to invest in gold and silver.
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Gold Rebounds in India After Five-Day Slide; Dollar Strength Keeps Pressure Intact
Despite the rebound in retail prices, futures trading remained largely muted.
Gold prices in India posted their first significant rebound in six sessions on Saturday, recovering after a sharp five-day decline that had rattled the domestic bullion market.
The price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs. 2,510 per 10 grams to Rs.163,640 on March 7, according to market data. The recovery comes after bullion prices fell steeply earlier in the week, with gold dropping nearly Rs.11,000 per 10 grams—or about Rs.110,000 per 100 grams—between March 2 and March 6.

Despite the rebound in retail prices, futures trading remained largely muted. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, gold futures closed Friday’s evening session almost unchanged at around Rs. 161,675 per 10 grams.
Global cues continue to shape the domestic trend. Spot gold climbed above $5,120 an ounce, lending support to local prices after several sessions of losses.
However, bullion markets remain under pressure from macroeconomic factors. A stronger U.S. dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields—fueled in part by a rally in crude oil prices and renewed inflation concerns—have dampened investor appetite for precious metals in recent days.
Silver prices have also faced similar headwinds, reflecting broader movements in global commodity and currency markets.
Analysts say the near-term outlook for bullion will largely depend on the trajectory of the dollar and bond yields, which continue to dictate flows into safe-haven assets such as gold.
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