Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade, Senior Market Strategists at the World Gold Council, are joined by Sachin Jain, CEO of the World Gold Council India, to explore the pivotal role of India in the global gold market.
Together, they unpack the deep cultural and economic connection between India and gold—spanning jewellery traditions, evolving consumer behaviours, and the growing appetite for digital gold investment. The discussion covers India’s shift toward financialisaton, the rise of Demat accounts and ETFs, and how a young, digitally savvy population is reshaping the future of gold ownership. Sachin also sheds light on the Indian government’s ambitious Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, outlining how gold fits into the country’s journey toward developed-nation status.
About World Gold Council
We're the global experts on gold. The content we post here ranges from investment insights and market trends, to responsible gold mining and gold's many uses in our world.
Important Notice: This is not a recommendation or offer for the purchase or sale of any securities, investment products or services. Diversification does not guarantee any investment returns or eliminate risk of loss. Physical gold is an unregulated investment and its value is variable. Past investment performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. Please read the full disclaimer at: invest.gold/disclaimer.
In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade, Senior Market Strategists at the World Gold Council, are joined by Sachin Jain, CEO of the World Gold Council India, to explore the pivotal role of India in the global gold market.
Together, they unpack the deep cultural and economic connection between India and gold—spanning jewellery traditions, evolving consumer behaviours, and the growing appetite for digital gold investment. The discussion covers India’s shift toward financialisaton, the rise of Demat accounts and ETFs, and how a young, digitally savvy population is reshaping the future of gold ownership. Sachin also sheds light on the Indian government’s ambitious Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, outlining how gold fits into the country’s journey toward developed-nation status.
About World Gold Council
We're the global experts on gold. The content we post here ranges from investment insights and market trends, to responsible gold mining and gold's many uses in our world.
Important Notice: This is not a recommendation or offer for the purchase or sale of any securities, investment products or services. Diversification does not guarantee any investment returns or eliminate risk of loss. Physical gold is an unregulated investment and its value is variable. Past investment performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. Please read the full disclaimer at: invest.gold/disclaimer.
