If you had ₹1 lakh in 2000, where would you be richer today — in Gold or the Sensex?Over the past 25 years, both assets have told a fascinating story of India’s growth, global shocks, and investor sentiment. One shines in crisis, the other compounds in calm. In this data story, we break down how…
Two Indicators, One Nation’s Economic Journey Over the last 25 years, two financial indicators have silently shaped the wealth of millions of Indians: the Sensex, India’s benchmark stock market index, and the INR/USD exchange rate, a reflection of our currency’s strength on the global stage. At first glance, they seem unrelated — one tracks the…
Tracking the Fall of the Rupee – and What It Means From ₹43 to over ₹85 per dollar — in the last 25 years, the Indian Rupee has seen a steady slide against the US Dollar. But is this devaluation always a sign of economic weakness? Or does it reflect a global shift, inflation adjustment,…
The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is not just a 10-digit alphanumeric identity — it’s India’s foundational link between individuals, businesses, and the tax system. As of 31st March 2025, more than 80 crore PANs have been issued in India. But who exactly holds them? How does it break down by age, gender, and entity type?…
India’s love affair with gold isn’t just cultural—it’s financial. Over the last 14 financial years, the country has imported a staggering ₹37,08,920 crore worth of gold. That’s more than India’s total annual budget in 2024! Let us dive into a year-by-year breakdown of India’s gold imports, where it comes from, and what the numbers reveal…
Updated on: 10 September 2025 India’s fascination with gold isn’t just cultural — it’s economic. From weddings to investments, gold plays a central role in Indian households. But how much has gold grown in India? In 1983, it was just ₹1,858 per 10g. In 2025, ₹1,09,173 (as of 10th September 2025). Backed by RBI data,…
Uncovering the Cultural, Economic, and Hidden Wealth Behind “Sone Ki Chidiya” India has long been known as the “Sone Ki Chidiya” — the Golden Bird. But surprisingly, India has never been among the world’s top gold producers. So, if we didn’t mine the gold, why were we called golden? This question takes us deep into…
Gold holds a special place in India’s cultural and economic life. From temple donations to household jewellery, the country is renowned for its passion for this precious metal. However, most people don’t know that India produces very little gold domestically and is hugely dependent on imports. In this post, we will learn: Gold Production in…
Gold reserves have always been a symbol of economic stability and sovereign strength. In uncertain times, countries turn to gold as a hedge against inflation, currency volatility, and geopolitical risks. Every quarter, central banks report their gold holdings to global institutions like the IMF. In this article, we will explore the latest available gold reserve…
Tracking India’s gold accumulation across governments and global events. Over the last two and a half decades, India’s gold reserves have undergone a remarkable transformation — from just 357 tonnes in 2000 to nearly 880 tonnes by early 2025. This steady accumulation reflects not just financial strategy but also the economic confidence of successive governments….