As gold prices rally and India seeks to curb imports, financial experts are urging investors to rethink how they own the precious metal. Advisors suggest monetising idle household gold and shifting towards diversified financial assets, arguing that strategic investing and balanced portfolios may deliver better long-term wealth creation than excessive gold accumulation alone.

Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's…

In India, gold rarely sits inside lockers as just metal. It carries family memories, wedding traditions, emotional value and, increasingly, financial significance.