Mint Quick Edit | This era’s gold rush among central banks reflects risks that once seemed distant
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Summary
More and more countries—India included—have sought custody of reserves in the form of what Keynes called a 'barbarous relic.’ But then, this bullion build-up tells us something about the shape of global affairs.
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Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Friday, 19 June 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
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right