One of the reasons why India and Indians weather global economic crises better than their global peers is due to their significant gold holdings. Gold tends to do well or at least offers a store of value during economic calamities. Whether it was the Great Financial Crisis of 2007-08 or the COVID-19 catastrophe, if you had gold in your portfolio.
Current Account
India’s Current Account Gap Widens as Trade Blowout Hits
Gold Silver Reports – India’s current account deficit widened from last quarter, with potential to hurt the rupee before an expected rise in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve next week.