Do Indian women own 11% of the world鈥檚 gold?
The cultural importance of gold in India as a symbol of wealth, prosperity and safety is well known 鈥� but how much do Indians actually own?
The cultural importance of gold in India as a symbol of wealth, prosperity and safety is well known 鈥� but how much do Indians actually own? Reporter Perisha Kudhail looks at a widely circulated claim about Indian women owning 11% of the world鈥檚 gold, with the help of Delhi based journalist Mridu Bhandari and Joshua Saul, CEO of the Pure Gold Company.
Presenter: Ben Carter
Reporter and Producer: Perisha Kudhail
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Richard Vadon
Sound Engineer: James Beard
(Image: A saleswoman shows gold bangles to a customer at a jewellery showroom in Kolkata. Credit: Reuters/Rupak De Chowdhuri/File Photo)
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