Global central banks have been on a gold buying spree for quite sometime now. The Reserve Bank of India for instance, has accumulated 19 tonnes of gold in just 3 months in 2024. Ever since the US imposed sanctions on Russia, gold accumulation has gained momentum across the globe. But there are other reasons too. Watch the video to know more.

Global central banks have been on a gold buying spree for quite sometime now. The Reserve Bank of India for instance, has accumulated 19 tonnes of gold in just 3 months in 2024.

Why are central banks on gold buying spree?

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