Gold demand strong, young buyers drive ETF growth: WGC India

• Gold demand remained strong in 2025, with prices hitting record highs multiple times.
• World Gold Council India MD Sachin Jain expects the gold rally to continue into 2026 due to strong fundamentals.
• Gold is gaining prominence as a mainstream investment in India, with investment demand projected to exceed $6 trillion.
• Younger investors are driving growth in digital gold and Gold ETF holdings, which rose from 56-57 tonnes to 86 tonnes.
• India's jewellery market is estimated at $90 billion in 2025, with potential to reach $150 billion by 2033, supported by rising incomes.

Why It Matters: Gold's strong demand and young buyers signal its growing importance as an investment.