{"id":243962,"date":"2026-05-14T17:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=243962"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:43:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:13:20","slug":"why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Why_is_gold_so_popular_in_India\" >Why is gold so popular in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Why_did_PM_Modi_ask_Indians_to_avoid_buying_gold\" >Why did PM Modi ask Indians to avoid buying gold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#What_was_the_economic_context_behind_the_appeal\" >What was the economic context behind the appeal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Why_did_gold_imports_become_a_major_problem\" >Why did gold imports become a major problem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Did_PM_Modi_completely_discourage_gold_ownership\" >Did PM Modi completely discourage gold ownership?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#What_is_a_Trade_Deficit\" >What is a Trade Deficit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#What_is_the_current_account_deficit\" >What is the current account deficit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Why_does_the_rupee_fall_when_gold_imports_rise\" >Why does the rupee fall when gold imports rise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#What_are_foreign_exchange_reserves\" >What are foreign exchange reserves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#How_does_gold_buying_affect_inflation\" >How does gold buying affect inflation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Why_did_the_Government_Promote_Financial_Investments_Instead\" >Why did the Government Promote Financial Investments Instead?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#What_is_a_Sovereign_Gold_Bond\" >What is a Sovereign Gold Bond?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#What_was_the_impact_on_the_gold_market\" >What was the impact on the gold market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Impact_of_PM_Modis_Appeal_on_Ordinary_Citizens\" >Impact of PM Modi&#8217;s Appeal on Ordinary Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Key_Economic_Terms_Explained\" >Key Economic Terms Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Why_was_reducing_gold_imports_considered_important\" >Why was reducing gold imports considered important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/#Could_gold_still_be_considered_a_safe_investment\" >Could gold still be considered a safe investment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?<\/strong>: Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s remarks on reducing excessive gold purchases came during a period when India was dealing with pressure on its foreign exchange reserves, a weakening rupee, and a widening current account deficit. The appeal was not a ban on buying gold but a request for citizens to understand the economic consequences of large-scale gold imports. Since India imports most of the gold consumed domestically, rising demand directly increases the country\u2019s import bill and creates pressure on the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-reasons-behind-the-concern\">Key reasons behind the concern:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India imports most of its gold from foreign countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold imports require payment in US dollars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive imports increase the trade deficit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising dollar demand weakens the rupee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic pressure increases during uncertain periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-gold-so-popular-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_gold_so_popular_in_India\"><\/span>Why is gold so popular in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold is considered both an emotional and financial asset in India. Families buy gold during weddings and festivals such as Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya and as a traditional form of savings. Many households also consider gold a safer investment during inflation or financial instability. Rural households often prefer gold because it is tangible, easily tradable, and culturally trusted across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-did-pm-modi-ask-indians-to-avoid-buying-gold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_PM_Modi_ask_Indians_to_avoid_buying_gold\"><\/span>Why did PM Modi ask Indians to avoid buying gold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The central concern behind the statement was the growing pressure on India\u2019s economy due to excessive gold imports. When citizens buy imported gold in large quantities, India has to spend more dollars on imports. At the same time, exports may not rise at the same pace. This imbalance increases the trade deficit and ultimately affects the current account deficit. The government wanted citizens to shift their savings towards productive financial investments instead of physical gold so that domestic capital could support economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-4.webp\" alt=\"Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?\" class=\"wp-image-243974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-4.webp 868w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-4-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-the-economic-context-behind-the-appeal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_economic_context_behind_the_appeal\"><\/span>What was the economic context behind the appeal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of the appeal, India was facing a falling rupee, rising import costs, and concerns over foreign exchange reserves. Gold imports had become one of the biggest contributors to the country\u2019s import bill after crude oil. The government and the Reserve Bank of India were attempting to stabilize the economy by reducing unnecessary imports and improving investor confidence. Reducing gold demand was viewed as one of the practical steps to control the external imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/key-economic-indicators-their-formulas\/?ref=conttm-nog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read: key economic indicators<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-did-gold-imports-become-a-major-problem\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_gold_imports_become_a_major_problem\"><\/span>Why did gold imports become a major problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold imports became a major concern because they were increasing India\u2019s import bill at a very fast pace. The country was already spending heavily on crude oil imports, and rising gold demand added extra pressure on foreign exchange reserves. Economists and policymakers believed that if imports continued increasing without proper control, the country could face larger financial imbalances and further weakening of the rupee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase in economic uncertainty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher pressure on foreign currency reserves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase in trade deficit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising current account deficit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakening value of the rupee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-did-pm-modi-completely-discourage-gold-ownership\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_PM_Modi_completely_discourage_gold_ownership\"><\/span>Did PM Modi completely discourage gold ownership?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The appeal was not against owning gold at all. The concern was related to excessive dependence on imported gold as a savings instrument. The government encouraged citizens to consider alternative investment options such as bank deposits, mutual funds, sovereign gold bonds, and other financial instruments that contribute more directly to economic productivity. The objective was to reduce unnecessary import pressure while still respecting cultural traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-trade-deficit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trade_Deficit\"><\/span>What is a Trade Deficit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports. In India\u2019s case, heavy imports of gold and crude oil often increase the trade deficit because the country spends more foreign currency on purchases from abroad than it earns through exports. A persistent trade deficit can weaken economic stability if not balanced by investment inflows or strong export growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Economic issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact on India<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rising gold imports<\/td><td>increased pressure on reserves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higher imports than exports<\/td><td>trade deficit increased<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More dollar demand<\/td><td>rupee became weaker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expensive imports<\/td><td>inflation pressure increased<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rising foreign payments<\/td><td>economic imbalance grew<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-current-account-deficit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_account_deficit\"><\/span>What is the current account deficit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The current account deficit, commonly called CAD, measures the gap between the money flowing out of a country and the money coming into it through trade, investments, and transfers. When imports significantly exceed exports, the current account deficit widens. High gold imports were considered one of the major reasons behind India\u2019s widening CAD during the period discussed in the infographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-the-rupee-fall-when-gold-imports-rise\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_the_rupee_fall_when_gold_imports_rise\"><\/span>Why does the rupee fall when gold imports rise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A rise in gold imports increases demand for US dollars because international trade is mostly settled in dollars. When the demand for dollars rises faster than the supply, the Indian rupee loses value against the dollar. A weaker rupee makes imports even more expensive and can contribute to inflationary pressure in the domestic economy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-5.webp\" alt=\"Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?\" class=\"wp-image-243975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-5.webp 868w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-5-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-foreign-exchange-reserves\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_foreign_exchange_reserves\"><\/span>What are foreign exchange reserves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign exchange reserves are assets held by a country\u2019s central bank in foreign currencies, especially US dollars. These reserves help the country pay for imports, stabilize the currency, and maintain financial confidence during global uncertainty. Excessive imports of non-essential items like gold can reduce reserve strength if the outflow of dollars becomes too large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-gold-buying-affect-inflation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_gold_buying_affect_inflation\"><\/span>How does gold buying affect inflation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Large-scale gold imports can indirectly contribute to inflation because they increase pressure on the rupee. When the rupee weakens, imported products such as fuel become more expensive. Rising fuel prices increase transportation and production costs across sectors, which can eventually push up the prices of everyday goods and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-did-the-government-promote-financial-investments-instead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_the_Government_Promote_Financial_Investments_Instead\"><\/span>Why did the Government Promote Financial Investments Instead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government wanted household savings to move towards financial instruments that support economic development. Investments in banks, bonds, equity markets, and infrastructure-related schemes help circulate money within the economy and support businesses, industries, and employment generation. Physical gold, on the other hand, often remains locked as an idle asset without directly contributing to productive economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-sovereign-gold-bond\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Sovereign_Gold_Bond\"><\/span>What is a Sovereign Gold Bond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sovereign-gold-bonds\/?ref=conttm-nog\">sovereign gold bond<\/a><\/strong> is a government-backed investment linked to the price of gold. Instead of purchasing physical gold, investors buy bonds that reflect gold value while also earning interest. Such instruments reduce the need for importing physical gold and provide a safer, regulated investment option for households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Investment type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contribution to economy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical gold<\/td><td>limited direct economic activity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank deposits<\/td><td>supports lending and businesses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mutual funds<\/td><td>helps companies raise capital<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infrastructure bonds<\/td><td>supports development projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equity investments<\/td><td>encourages industrial growth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-the-impact-on-the-gold-market\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_impact_on_the_gold_market\"><\/span>What was the impact on the gold market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s appeal, combined with import restrictions and higher duties, affected domestic gold demand and pricing patterns. Import controls reduced official gold inflows, while jewelers and traders experienced changes in consumer buying behavior. Over time, the market adjusted through policy changes and the introduction of alternative investment products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/economic-survey-key-highlights\/?ref=conttm-nog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read about: economic survery of india 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact-of-pm-modi-s-appeal-on-ordinary-citizens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_PM_Modis_Appeal_on_Ordinary_Citizens\"><\/span>Impact of PM Modi&#8217;s Appeal on Ordinary Citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jewelers, government measures such as higher import duties and restrictions on gold imports made gold more expensive in domestic markets. Middle-class families, jewelers, and small traders were affected because gold prices increased significantly. Many households that traditionally depended on gold for savings slowly started exploring other investment options due to rising costs and changing financial conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness about economic impact increased<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic gold prices increased<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewellery demand slowed temporarily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial investments gained popularity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import volumes reduced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-economic-terms-explained\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Economic_Terms_Explained\"><\/span>Key Economic Terms Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding economic terms is important to clearly understand why the government was concerned about rising gold imports. Terms such as trade deficit, current account deficit, inflation, and rupee depreciation were repeatedly discussed during that period because they were directly linked to the country\u2019s economic condition and financial stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gold Imports<\/td><td>Gold purchased by India from foreign countries using foreign currency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trade Deficit<\/td><td>The gap created when imports exceed exports.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Account Deficit (CAD)<\/td><td>A broader measure of money flowing out of the country compared to money coming in.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foreign Exchange Reserves<\/td><td>Foreign currency assets held by the Reserve Bank of India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rupee Depreciation<\/td><td>A fall in the value of the Indian rupee against other currencies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/inflation\/?ref=conttm-nog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inflation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>A rise in the prices of goods and services over time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sovereign Gold Bond<\/td><td>A government-backed investment linked to gold prices.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import Bill<\/td><td>The total amount spent by a country on imported goods.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-reducing-gold-imports-considered-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_reducing_gold_imports_considered_important\"><\/span>Why was reducing gold imports considered important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing gold imports was viewed as essential for stabilizing India\u2019s external finances and protecting the rupee. Policymakers believed that lowering dependence on imported gold could improve the trade balance, reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and encourage more productive use of household savings within the domestic economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-6.webp\" alt=\"Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?\" class=\"wp-image-243976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-6.webp 868w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-6-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-could-gold-still-be-considered-a-safe-investment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_gold_still_be_considered_a_safe_investment\"><\/span>Could gold still be considered a safe investment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold continues to be viewed globally as a hedge against inflation and financial uncertainty. However, governments often encourage balanced investment strategies so that household savings are diversified across productive sectors. 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