For the first time in history, gold has surged past the $5,000 per ounce mark. The rally is being driven by aggressive buying from central banks—including the RBI—as they look to hedge against a volatile U.S. dollar and shifting global trade policies.

• The Catalyst: Economic uncertainty following new rounds of global trade tariffs and the “de-dollarization” trend has led central banks in Poland, Brazil, and India to significantly increase their gold reserves.
• India’s Position: Gold now accounts for roughly 17% of India’s total forex reserves, up from 12% just last year, providing a massive buffer for the national economy.

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