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Summary
**Shuchi Agrawal Despite the development of countless novel financial instruments, gold has remained central to the financial system, as it continues to be a universally accepted safe haven against volatility. In this context, the meteoric rise of digital gold, especially in the recent times, is unsurprising. As per the World Gold Council, Indian investors purchased […] The post Digital Gold appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceVidhi Centre for Legal Policy
PublishedFriday, 3 July 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionFriday, 24 July 2026via livelaw
**Shuchi Agrawal Despite the development of countless novel financial instruments, gold has remained central to the financial system, as it continues to be a universally accepted safe haven against volatility. In this context, the meteoric rise of digital gold, especially in the recent times, is unsurprising. As per the World Gold Council, Indian investors purchased […] The post Digital Gold appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
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